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A review by eerikaanni
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful depiction of a fucked up life, from traumatizing childhood to mentally ill adulthood, from unhealthy coping mechanisms to violence and group psychosis. Absolutely brilliant.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Incest, Sexual violence, Murder, Pedophilia, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis