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A review by imchelsi
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I can't wholeheartedly recommend this book. I was recommended this countless times online and it feels that people really did not provide trigger warnings, and I myself did not do my due diligence and look at the trigger warnings before picking up this book.
That being said, I am giving this a 3.75 because Murata did an expert job critiquing our modern society and the issues of bodily autonomy. Her writing was beautiful and blunt and so matter- of- fact, it effortlessly moved me.
This book was disgusting, horrifying, and absolutely heartbreaking. Please read the trigger warnings before deciding to pick this up
That being said, I am giving this a 3.75 because Murata did an expert job critiquing our modern society and the issues of bodily autonomy. Her writing was beautiful and blunt and so matter- of- fact, it effortlessly moved me.
This book was disgusting, horrifying, and absolutely heartbreaking. Please read the trigger warnings before deciding to pick this up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and Murder