Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Body horror, VomitModerate
Incest, Death, GoreMinor
Sexual content, StalkingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 879 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
challenging 42%
funny 41%
mysterious 38%
emotional 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 25% | No: 19% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%Average rating
256 pages | first published 2022
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ISBN/UID: 9780802159588
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Hardcover
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Description
With Life Ceremony, the incomparable Sayaka Murata is back with her first collection of short stories ever to be translated into English. In Japan, Murata is particularly admired for her short stories, which are sometimes sweet, sometimes shocking...Book Information
256 pages | first published 2022
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9780802159588
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Hardcover
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Description
With Life Ceremony, the incomparable Sayaka Murata is back with her first collection of short stories ever to be translated into English. In Japan, Murata is particularly admired for her short stories, which are sometimes sweet, sometimes shocking...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Body horror, VomitModerate
Incest, Death, GoreMinor
Sexual content, StalkingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 879 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
challenging 42%
funny 41%
mysterious 38%
emotional 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 25% | No: 19% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%Average rating