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alexandrabelze 's review for:
Earthlings
by Sayaka Murata
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
oh wow. where to even start? a unique, extremely dark, and satirical take on the constraints and pressures of society’s expectations: a portrayal of extreme anomie. murata did not hold back on the scrutiny. she captured the whimsical and overactive imagination of children so perfectly, especially when it came to processing trauma. this was an amazing portrayal of childhood trauma and how that affects people differently in adulthood. the last two chapters or so were a whirlwind of “wtf” but i was still captivated. extremely excited to read convenience store woman.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Violence, Blood
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy