A review by bella613
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

This is unhinged chaos. I think I liked it. I'm still a little shocked. We start off with some trauma, continue into unhealthy adjustment and then just go off the deep end completely. The more I read, the less I understood it. About 6 hours in it loses all sense, and I think my mouth was just hanging open in a confused state of revulsion for the last half hour or so.

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.
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