Sputnik Sweetheart Novel by Haruki Murakami

"Sputnik Sweetheart" follows the story of a young woman named Sumire who falls in love with an older and successful woman named Miu. The novel explores themes of love, loneliness, and the search for identity as Sumire mysteriously disappears during a trip to a Greek island. The protagonist, a close friend of Sumire, embarks on a quest to unravel the enigma surrounding her disappearance, leading to a journey of self-discovery and introspection.