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shinypurplepants's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Anthology. As all collections there are some stories that stand out more than others. I enjoyed this a lot! ☺️
While I found this incredibly enjoyable, I would recommend that readers new to Sayaka Murata start with her novel Convenience Store Woman rather than this anthology.
Like all of Sayaka Murata's works, these stories challenge our ideas about taboo and social norms. If you read and enjoyed Convenience Store Woman you'll have an idea but it's even closer to Earthlings. There's a lot of taking that idea of being an outcast for one reason or another and pushing that to an 11 for exploration.
Stories are shocking and funny at the same time!
While I found this incredibly enjoyable, I would recommend that readers new to Sayaka Murata start with her novel Convenience Store Woman rather than this anthology.
Like all of Sayaka Murata's works, these stories challenge our ideas about taboo and social norms. If you read and enjoyed Convenience Store Woman you'll have an idea but it's even closer to Earthlings. There's a lot of taking that idea of being an outcast for one reason or another and pushing that to an 11 for exploration.
Stories are shocking and funny at the same time!
Graphic: Cannibalism
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Fatphobia, Blood, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
nialiversuch's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
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