Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

13 reviews

faduma's review against another edition

dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Self harm, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Murder, Mental illness, Incest, Gore, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Blood, and Cannibalism

mcdal's review against another edition

This is one of the most profoundly fucked up books I have ever read, and yet I couldn't put it down. While there is no denying the content of the story is awful, the commentary was surprisingly engaging in just how blunt and horrifically dark it was. That ending in particular had me reeling. It's one of those situations where I question the morality of the writing, but I also don't want to make any assumptions about the author especially considering this was a translated work. There were many moments that made my stomach turn but I also can't pretend that there weren't also moments I found compelling, either intellectually or in the way you can't look away from an active car crash. I would not recommend this book to anyone I know or love, but if you want to read a truly fucked-up story exploring the toxicity of heteronormativity and late-stage capitalism, then go on ahead. Just don't say I didn't warn you [seriously though, please for the love of god check the content warnings before reading this, if you are even slightly effected by these issues, you will be triggered so please take care of yourself]. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and Vomit

crimsonlilies's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Cannibalism

Moderate: Infertility and Torture

Minor: Excrement and Vomit