A review by phoenix2
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

2.0

Sayaka Murata is known for her social criticism and this anthology of short stories sure stretches the boundaries of social standards. It makes the reader uncomfortable, and, unfortunately, not only because it makes you think if you own your own place in our society, or even a different one, but also because sometimes Murata overdoes it by provoking the reader way too much. And, to be honest, some of the stories were not as enjoyable as others, or were too short. But others were better constructed, giving a lot of food for thought. As for the writing, it is simple, but it does the job, descriptive and with sharp edges.

Big Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advanced Copy