A review by goose
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

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

4.0

This book felt like a slap to the face, but in a good way? I truly wasn't expecting anything this book gave after reading Continence Store Woman, it's completely different in terms of how far Murata is willing to go. A lot of this book made me uncomfortable but I also can't help but be obsessed with the contrast Murata draws between how people treat the main character, Natsuki, and how Natsuki processes those things. I think it speaks to Murata's talent (and the translator's as well) to write something that made me so tense all the time but there also was no way I wasn't going to finish it. I will say though heed the content warnings, this book doesn't shy away from anything, please know your own limits.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings