~~ 61st Sin Nombre Crapbox ~~
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yeah haha ..ok off to do stuff...be back later at nightOriginally posted by alfagal:yup yup until capitaland tookover...
now its much better w more stuff
See ya
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sounds so sadOriginally posted by LazerLordz:yeah..it's one of Haruki Murakami's books..very sad.
Sputnik Sweetheart is essentially a three-character novel. Uncharacteristically slim for a Murakami novel, it is the first novel in which Murakami explores lesbianism in depth, though the principal themes are still familiar ones to the Japanese author's faithful following: the effects of prolonged loneliness and alienation, growing up emotionally stunted in a densely populated and overwhelmingly conformist society, and the conflict between following one's dreams and clamping down on them in order to assimilate into society.
The heroine of the novel is an aspiring author named Sumire, who falls in love with an older woman, Miu, who appears to like Sumire for certain qualities, though she has no time for Sumire's aspirations and ideals. The third character is the unnamed narrator, an elementary school teacher, referred to once by Sumire only as 'K', who is in love with Sumire, though Sumire does not requite his feelings.
While Sumire is an emotional and spontaneous individual who often appears to be a misfit in society, "K", the narrator, is a person who has through sheer force of will moulded himself into another person, one who integrates seamlessly into the wider society and culture around him, and the transition leaves him emotionally stunted and unable to express his feelings. When Sumire is also, through her interaction with Miu, forcibly shaped into a person other than she is, the transformation is neither permanent nor successful, and Sumire disappears without ever being found or seen again while holidaying with Miu in Greece, with tragic, haunting consequences for Miu in particular.
The book's major themes include loneliness and people's inability to truly know themselves or the people they love. This is symbolized by the recurring metaphor of the Sputnik satellites orbiting at a distance from the earth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputnik_Sweetheart
*fights a tear from falling*
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say LL, do u think its worth buying that book for keeps? or better to borrow and read once only?
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buy it. You won't regret it..Originally posted by alexkusu:say LL, do u think its worth buying that book for keeps? or better to borrow and read once only?
I gave rugby girl this book before she flew to Japan for summer school
things changed somehow here and there, I don't know if I'll feel the same way about her for the time being ... -
i heard about that, in the poem regarding a wild goose chase if im not mistaken.Originally posted by LazerLordz:buy it. You won't regret it..
I gave rugby girl this book before she flew to Japan for summer school things changed somehow here and there, I don't know if I'll feel the same way about her for the time being ...
what do you want in a girl anyway? -
I want her to be someone witty, of good character, strong but not overbearing. Not too wild in her ways, but someone who can appreciate the slow side of life too..Originally posted by alexkusu:i heard about that, in the poem regarding a wild goose chase if im not mistaken.
what do you want in a girl anyway?
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Did I mention she loved the book a lot..
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do you think..Originally posted by LazerLordz:I want her to be someone witty, of good character, strong but not overbearing. Not too wild in her ways, but someone who can appreciate the slow side of life too..
the rugby girl fulfills the criteria you set out? -
good question.Originally posted by alexkusu:do you think..
the rugby girl fulfills the criteria you set out?
not all...that's why I'm moving on.. -
i would love a copyOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Did I mention she loved the book a lot.. 
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there goes a wise manOriginally posted by LazerLordz:good question.
not all...that's why I'm moving on.. -
even a wise man (not me for sure, you overrate me :lolOriginally posted by alexkusu:there goes a wise man has his hiccups.
I've read almost all of Murakami's books.. but I've only bought Norwegian Wood.. once I clear my shelves, maybe I'll buy a few more. -
sg is too hot for your books. They may get moldy or termite infested.
why dont you send it to the cooler Nz for safekeeping
btw, i want to try Autumn Bridges by Takashi Matsuoka. Heard of it? Seems like japanese writers these days are pretty good. -
bow down to my wisdom!
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i cant bow to nothingness
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well.. then be prepared to be forsaken~Originally posted by alexkusu:i cant bow to nothingness -
You damn sneaky eh..Originally posted by alexkusu:sg is too hot for your books. They may get moldy or termite infested.
why dont you send it to the cooler Nz for safekeeping
btw, i want to try Autumn Bridges by Takashi Matsuoka. Heard of it? Seems like japanese writers these days are pretty good.
Takashi Matsuoka..haven't heard of him, but I like how Japanese writers discuss issues of alienation and loss/love in urban settings... -
yes! somebody cares about meOriginally posted by BadzMaro:well.. then be prepared to be forsaken~
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u do know how most japanese intellectuals, writers, novelists, poets tend to comit suicide do youOriginally posted by LazerLordz:You damn sneaky eh..
Takashi Matsuoka..haven't heard of him, but I like how Japanese writers discuss issues of alienation and loss/love in urban settings...
kinda freaky in a way -
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btw alfa, have an enjoyable time at camp and release any pent up anger/frustration you may have at those kids!
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what ails you?Originally posted by alfagal:.................... -
I could very well end up running a jazz bar in Tokyo when I'm old.. anything's possible.Originally posted by alexkusu:u do know how most japanese intellectuals, writers, novelists, poets tend to comit suicide do you
kinda freaky in a way
and free whisky for you kind Sir. -
off to have dinner...
alex..do entertain alfa. -
dinner: instant noodles and ayam brand salmon in lemon.
