slippybird's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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 genuinely hope this woman never stops writing
autumn_wind's review
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
princessbethany's review
3.0
An interesting short story involving a cult. I am interested in the psychology of cults and pyramid schemes, I think I wouldn't ever get caught up in one but then again, no one does. I wonder if I will ever have that experience.
You can read it here:
https://granta.com/faith-sayaka-murata/
You can read it here:
https://granta.com/faith-sayaka-murata/
loxeletters's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Gore, and Blood
Minor: Violence and Toxic friendship
strangeweather's review
4.0
‘I see reality! A collective delusion in abnormal circumstances! Abnormal pleasure due to the dopamine in our brains! Illusions projected by the brain to avoid the abnormal conditions! I see the reality!’
Between reality and scam cults, it's all a delusion: are there really differences?
Between reality and scam cults, it's all a delusion: are there really differences?
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