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bella613's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
The book starts off with some extremely upsetting content so make sure to check the TW and if it's something that you have experienced, maybe don't read it. Our FL is treated horribly by all of the adults in her life and there is not one redeemable adult in the entire book.
The middle of it has very similar themes as Convenience Store Woman but still somehow gives an entirely opposite vibe.
I liked the experience of the book, but I can definitely say I don't like anything that happens in it. The absurdity is unmatched and written so well. These characters are so convincing, which given the context is very impressive. I would recommend this but just prepare yourself for a trip.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
char_a_lot_te's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
a very shocking followup to Convenience Store Woman that explores similar themes taken to their extremes, but perhaps Murata's take on those themes have taken on a bit more nuance? especially with that ending.
its a little disorganised, perhaps, but i can see what its going for. its a rather dizzying exploration into the effects of trauma and the intricacies of negotiating one's place in society
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
lailybibliography's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
"...it's a wife's duty to be intimate, you know. Tomoya finds it hard to hold down a job, doesn't he? You have to support him in that regard, Natsuki. You're his wife!"
My body was not my own. I had always been secretly shirking the role I had been assigned as a tool of society. The time had come for me to be taken to task for this, I thought.
My mother-in-law sighed. "Look, Tomoya. Do it a lot and make a family, then once the relationship has cooled, you play around outside the marriage. That's the way it is for lots of couples, isn't it? Playing around is a man's reward. Your father has had his fair share , haven't you dear?..."
Gee no wonder your son is a sexually traumatized freak on the verge of a complete psychotic break, lady.
It was ludicrous. Grown-ups used children to satisfy their sexual desires, yet the very idea of children having sex of their own volition sent them into a total fit. It was laughable.
Truthfully, I cannot in good conscious ever recommend this deeply unsettling bildungsroman. This is one, I think, should be found and read by oneself. It's fast-paced, but reflective. There is a lot to contemplate with this one. What is indisputable though is the impressive literary talent of author Sayaka Murata. Her reputation precedes her and rightfully so. Earthlings, without a doubt, stands out as some of the grimmest, outlandish and subversive novels I have read, probably ever.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Incest, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Acephobia/Arophobia, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Eating disorder, Infertility, Infidelity, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
unavezmas's review against another edition
2.5
It's insane and weird. And it has a transparent message about conformity. All of which I love.
1. But it hits you over the head with the message over and over. Listen I am not that stupid I got it the third time around.
2. The magical and the realistic aspect felt like separate entities. I don't know why and how. Also they felt like 10 year olds.
3. There's a gruesome death scene of the fucker who definitely deserved it. 🥰
4. Her sister is such a bitch lmao.
Tw child rape, domestic abuse, incest, cannibalism. All pretty graphic
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Cannibalism
shmooperz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, and Cannibalism
wetflowers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
it shows the ripple effect of childhood trauma & how it lasts into adulthood. trauma can stunt your growth. the coping mechanisms the main character takes on is because she realizes she can’t escape the world having control over her body & mind. she disconnects herself as a survival mechanism.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death and Cannibalism
anditsreal's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Sexual harassment
sticky_soul_sticky_soles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting
taubenfrau's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Grief, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Toxic friendship
juliiitschka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Blood, Vomit, and Abandonment