Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'

The Lonesome Bodybuilder: Stories by Yukiko Motoya

2 reviews

loz1327's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty and Toxic relationship

elsareads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

Absurd, vivid and captivating. I was entranced by the often whimsical, borderline off-putting imagery. As a fan of Haruki Murakami's writing the weirdness was just right; it was weird, but not in a way that felt cold to me, the stories have a heart.
My favourite stories were The Lonesome Bodybuilder, I Called You By Name and Q&A. I can see myself coming back to this collection for a reread in the future. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Animal cruelty and Incest