A review by wholelotofweird
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Like with any short story collection there are some that really hit and some that are just kinda okay. 

But, if you liked Earthlings this collection is perfect. Murata really nails the feelings of isolation and alienation, and manages to make familiar experiences and feelings surreal. 
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