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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Cannibalism
Moderate: Child abuse
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Wonderfully absurd, outrageous, dark, funny, enraging, heartbreaking and totally bonkers!
I’m unable to put my thoughts about this book into a logical sentence, I can only describe it.
I’m unable to put my thoughts about this book into a logical sentence, I can only describe it.
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Did not like it. Maybe I didn’t get it, but I really didn’t enjoy this book at all. I probably should have DMF’d it but it was short so I pushed myself to finish it. I did not like the writing style, didn’t really understand the plot or message, and just generally felt like it was a pointless read for me. The end was suddenly disturbing in a way that did not make sense, it felt sensational just for the point of shock value. Not for me.
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this book but also I am disgusted that I loved it. I went in blind and was not sure what it was about. I am glad because if I knew I probably would not have read it. If you decide to read this...check trigger warnings as I was shocked about some of the content.
The author really dives into the human mind and what happens when we are told that we must follow a set of rules to be considered a productive member of society. The story also explores what happens when when trauma from childhood that is left unchecked reaches adulthood.
The author really dives into the human mind and what happens when we are told that we must follow a set of rules to be considered a productive member of society. The story also explores what happens when when trauma from childhood that is left unchecked reaches adulthood.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I actually felt a little ill after finishing the book. I don’t know where I was or what I was doing when I added this to my tbr but I completely missed all warnings for this book. I’ve previously completed Convenience Store Woman and enjoyed it so I guess there was a haze around me when I walked into Earthlings. Despite my emotions brought upon by reading the last chapter of Earthlings, I thoroughly enjoy the personality that Murata creates for her main characters. They are strong willed women who don’t conform to mainstream society. At a young age, Natsuki believes herself to be a magical alien from another planet. I believe that everything Natsuki has been through as a child has lead her to create this delusion as a coping mechanism. I can’t defend what Natsuki does in the last chapter, but I don’t blame her for losing her grip on reality. How is one supposed to hold onto any morals when they’re surrounded by multiple forms of abuse and gaslighting?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Murder