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A review by nicolinebl
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
This book was definitely an experience. I honestly didn't expect this book to be so dark so it was a bit of a shock. Definitely well written but my god is it gruesome. Heavy topics, a story that keeps you on your toes till the end and a very special main character. I'm still not certain if it's real or fake. To them at least it was real.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent