A review by chrissssty
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Stories that transport you to a weird place, with recurring concepts and themes relating to bodily autonomy, sex and relationships, and positioning within the world.

Stand-outs for me were “Puzzle” and the titular “Life Ceremony”.