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moonyreadsbystarlight's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Time and reality melt at different points in this, just as familiar conventions blend into the bizarre. Oyamada uses the weird and uncanny to reveal very real elements of modern corporate culture and capitalism. It was very strange and captivating. I'm definitely interested to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming and Animal death
Minor: Sexual assault
xeneyatorres's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Kind of a boring and confusing read. Symbolism and metaphors manage to both be basic and obvious while also being confusing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
sherbertwells's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Three employees at a sprawling, anonymous factory lose track of their purpose and, eventually, their humanity. While Oyamada provides a suitably soul-crushing, morbid setting, the brevity of her work prevents it from unleashing its full horrific power.
“As I opened the basement-level door, I thought I could smell birds” (3)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Sexual assault
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