Opis
A mysterious tale interwoven with themes of love, the universe, and fictional worlds unfolds around Sumire, a young aspiring writer with a penchant for oversized second-hand coats and heavy boots reminiscent of characters in a Kerouac novel. Sumire finds herself deeply infatuated with Miu, a sophisticated and accomplished woman seventeen years her senior. Throughout the story, Sumire frequently engages in lengthy phone conversations with her closest friend, K, during which they delve into life's profound questions, such as the nature of sexual desire and whether Sumire should reveal her feelings to Miu. Meanwhile, K is secretly grappling with his own unreciprocated love for Sumire. The plot thickens when Miu makes an urgent call from a secluded Greek island, revealing that Sumire has inexplicably disappeared. With a new introduction by the author, Murakami's work is acclaimed for its craft, transporting readers to another world, as noted by Time Out.