A review by needlebrook
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

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

4.25

Absolutely do not read this book if you have any triggers. It is a exploration of nearly everything society deems to be repulsive and degenerate. (Cannibalism, incest, sexual assault, rape,etc.) this book also features a possibly asexual protagonist (asexuality is deemed to be wrong by much of society unfortunately.)


"Murata believes that the more she writes about the questioning of these taboos, the closer she will come to the "real truth of things "


Overall, this was a very intriguing book, but not one I'd recommend anyone to read in real life, lest they think I'm psychopathic.    
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