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shirley098's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
An odd, dark, occasionally comedic coming-of-age story, following the life of Natsuki, who grows up with a rough childhood, and her difficulties living in a society that expects one to conform to what is "normal". Resonated with her struggles with the inherent societal pressure (repeated by family ad nauseum), to follow the traditional trajectory of settle down, have kids, work forever, don't complain. Veers off into a surprising mix of madness and tenderness in the final act, that I'm not quite sure where to place this book. Overall, an easy, wild ride that's worth a shot if wanting something out of left field.
jippo's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kay_la675's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
jekyll's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Rape, and Cannibalism
jtisgreen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jguedes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
serenastrike's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
maisonmarsiela's review against another edition
1.0
i hated this - i regret not dnf’ing.
it made me incredibly uncomfortable, i hated each and every character, and the writing was, in my opinion, awful. maybe it was the translation, but the dialogue was stilted and the language was dry, simplistic, and repetitive.
i don’t recommend this book to anyone, but if you choose to read it definitely check content warnings. i’ve read my fair share of disturbing books but this was irredeemably gross.
my least favourite read of the year thus far - hugely disappointing.
it made me incredibly uncomfortable, i hated each and every character, and the writing was, in my opinion, awful. maybe it was the translation, but the dialogue was stilted and the language was dry, simplistic, and repetitive.
i don’t recommend this book to anyone, but if you choose to read it definitely check content warnings. i’ve read my fair share of disturbing books but this was irredeemably gross.
my least favourite read of the year thus far - hugely disappointing.
maryyykayyy's review against another edition
2.0
i have literally no words for this book. weird doesn’t cover it. perhaps disturbing? i truly have no idea what is going on here. the end tho. WHY??????