Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Earthlings, by Sayaka Murata

889 reviews

emmagrace012's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

So. Weird. Unlike any other book I have ever read. The story itself is a journey, darkly twisted and surreal. It was a quick read, probably more because I just wanted to finish it rather than interest in the story. Extreme TW, please check before reading - there was a part I couldn’t read and had to skip over, and many intense events throughout. The writing itself was unlike any I had read before. Almost a halting tone, not necessarily enjoyable but definitely got me out of my head and the usual narrative of reading and into the odd mind of the main character. One thing I did appreciate was the recurring idea of ownership over one’s body. I want to dig into that, but I also never want to think about the book again? Very unique read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Cannibalism and Incest

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

iaamsarah's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Incest, and Physical abuse

krisjenner's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Cannibalism, Violence, Body horror, Murder, Blood, and Death

quartz's review against another edition

challenging dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Death, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

Minor: Infidelity

greyyy's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Murder

jillbcdb's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Murder, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence

ellinda's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Incest, and Cannibalism

Moderate: Bullying

sleepy__reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Rape, and Body horror

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Incest, and Murder

rachaeldev's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Child abuse, Violence, Pedophilia, Incest, Emotional abuse, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Body horror, Body shaming, Sexism, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Domestic abuse

mariacandet's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Rape, and Pedophilia