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louciddream 's review for:
Earthlings
by Sayaka Murata
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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A lot of people described this book as quirky and dark—and I do agree with that. I was not expecting where the story is going, but there are few things I (think) understand; the three of them trauma bonded from the abuse and external pressure, they're each other's escape, and by this bond that they share the rational became irrational and the irrational became rational. Despite how horrifying the scenes were, especially at the end, I couldn't help but admire how this book was well written. This is my introduction to Sayaka Murata's work, and one thing I firmly believe in is always trust a Japanese when it comes to horror. Surprisingly not nauseating. It is funny. I had to put myself on timeout after reading page 167...
Finished: 18 August 2025
A lot of people described this book as quirky and dark—and I do agree with that. I was not expecting where the story is going, but there are few things I (think) understand; the three of them trauma bonded from the abuse and external pressure, they're each other's escape, and by this bond that they share the rational became irrational and the irrational became rational. Despite how horrifying the scenes were, especially at the end, I couldn't help but admire how this book was well written. This is my introduction to Sayaka Murata's work, and one thing I firmly believe in is always trust a Japanese when it comes to horror. Surprisingly not nauseating. It is funny. I had to put myself on timeout after reading page 167...
Finished: 18 August 2025