A review by mimisreads
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is definitely one of the most unique books I've ever read. Although some parts were a little confusing and challenging to wrap my head around, there are certainly some good moments of character development/exploration but also some really weird scenes I was VERY unprepared for. This book does a great job of blending the lines of reality and delusion, so if you're looking for a funky read this is a good book to pick up (though I'm not sure there's anyone in my life I would recommend it to). I did really like the author's writing style, though so I'll probably check out her other book (Convenience Store Woman) that I've heard very good things about!
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