A review by reb_reads
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

5.0

This is the weirdest book I’ve ever read and a very interesting Marxist metaphor. Please see trigger warnings 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence