Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Earthlings, by Sayaka Murata

121 reviews

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

lavenderloops8's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Incest

whatlisaread's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Incest

porporina's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Violence, Blood, Sexual violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Pregnancy, Bullying, Cannibalism, Confinement, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Body shaming

jamieann123's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

I must say that this book is disturbing. 
I was gripped and got through it very quickly, but it is highly disturbing and unsettling- particularly the ending.
It does cover some difficult topics in an interesting way, but be warned that from start to finish it is a very uncomfortable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Death, and Emotional abuse

svincent2210's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

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

3.0

weirdest book i’ve ever fucking read in my life

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Vomit

kibiiiariii's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

What did I just read... It was amazing!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Abandonment, Death, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Rape, Acephobia/Arophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Cursing, Body shaming, Bullying, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder

dosxhime's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I will say that chapter 2 completely freaked me out so I had to take a break while reading this. However, I really like how the themes and insights were detailed and explained. I believe the obsession with procreating had something to do with Prime Minister Abe wanting to up the birthing rates. It was interesting to think about conforming to society, whether that be in Japan or anywhere else. Still kinda dark and thrilling, so I finished this book in two sittings. 

3.75 / 5 C

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Incest, Child abuse, Death, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Cannibalism

theghostintheattic's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, Incest, Blood, Gore, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Body horror, Bullying, Death of parent, Murder, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Pedophilia