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A review by franalibi
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
4.0
I cannot even begin to describe what I just read.
Earthlings is literally a whole other dimension from Sayaka Murata’s debut Convenience Store Woman. (And that’s not a pun!) It digs deep into what how we function as humans in a society, and how we’re controlled in subtle ways to live our lives. Like how we’re expected to study, find a career, get married and then start a family...
Exploring the deepest and darkest themes of misogyny, incest, cannibalism and rebellion. Murata creates a protagonist that challenges the taboos in society who believes she is from a different planet - and tries to break free from The Factory.
When I was told this was darker than the first novel, I didn’t know how dark it would really get. Natsuki’s character reminds me of those who choose to break out from society and choose to liberate themselves and live in the wild. But instead of an already built life, she’s leaving the grasp of those around her that tell her what she should be doing with her life. This novel is a true play on the word “alienation”.
If you’re looking for a novel that questions everything about how we function, then read this!
Earthlings is literally a whole other dimension from Sayaka Murata’s debut Convenience Store Woman. (And that’s not a pun!) It digs deep into what how we function as humans in a society, and how we’re controlled in subtle ways to live our lives. Like how we’re expected to study, find a career, get married and then start a family...
Exploring the deepest and darkest themes of misogyny, incest, cannibalism and rebellion. Murata creates a protagonist that challenges the taboos in society who believes she is from a different planet - and tries to break free from The Factory.
When I was told this was darker than the first novel, I didn’t know how dark it would really get. Natsuki’s character reminds me of those who choose to break out from society and choose to liberate themselves and live in the wild. But instead of an already built life, she’s leaving the grasp of those around her that tell her what she should be doing with her life. This novel is a true play on the word “alienation”.
If you’re looking for a novel that questions everything about how we function, then read this!