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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, Physical abuse, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, and Gore
Moderate: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Eating disorder