A review by karmachamillionaire
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Earthlings is a deeply upsetting critique of society,  focused largely on the impact of unresolved trauma from childhood abuse. This book is important and incredibly well written, but don’t take the content warnings lightly. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Blood, Child abuse, Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

Moderate: Death of parent and Mental illness

Minor: Fatphobia