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A review by apeachy
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Whoof…
I would like to start off saying that listening to the audiobook format of this while driving is a terrible idea. I received a speeding ticket listening to this on a road trip. So, I’m quite annoyed by that.
Truly though, it was because of how engrossing and tense Sayaka Murata’s writing is. Because of her skill to draw empathy from her readers, it made the multiple abuse/molestation scenes that much more horrific and heartbreaking.
I did not heed the trigger warnings, and I definitely should have. I don’t like to shy away from subjects or stories just because they make me uncomfortable, especially when they are making an important point. However, it was something I was not prepared for or desensitized to, and for my media consumption, I don’t need to force myself to finish when there are multiple thoughtful articles and video essays about this book and its themes. DNF
I would like to start off saying that listening to the audiobook format of this while driving is a terrible idea. I received a speeding ticket listening to this on a road trip. So, I’m quite annoyed by that.
Truly though, it was because of how engrossing and tense Sayaka Murata’s writing is. Because of her skill to draw empathy from her readers, it made the multiple abuse/molestation scenes that much more horrific and heartbreaking.
I did not heed the trigger warnings, and I definitely should have. I don’t like to shy away from subjects or stories just because they make me uncomfortable, especially when they are making an important point. However, it was something I was not prepared for or desensitized to, and for my media consumption, I don’t need to force myself to finish when there are multiple thoughtful articles and video essays about this book and its themes. DNF
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Pedophilia