A review by nuclearteapot
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

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

5.0

Despite being composed of short stories, this book took me awhile because the stories hit hard. Most are a macabre pound of flesh that leaves your mind heavy with thoughts. Even the few "lighter" stories leave you with a bit of an ache. 

While a very different collection of short stories, the only other time I have felt similarly was after reading The Birthday of the World by Ursula Le Guin. 

The cast of characters living rent free in my mind is certainly becoming more eccentric. 
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