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A review by kianiz
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
um… what the fuck
FUTURE READER: HEED THE TRIGGER WARNINGS! THERE ARE A LOT.
Ok, now that I’ve had a day to simmer, this is legitimately one of the most disturbing books I’ve read. I’m not easily triggered or disgusted butreading in detail about her being forced to give a blowjob at the age of ELEVEN fucked me up! And her friends’ reactions made my stomach turn. Her mom was an absolute cunt. There is no other word.
Not to mention theincest!!!!!! I cannot forget about this book soon enough.
I still don’t know if I liked it or not. It’s impactful for sure, but is it a story that I’d ever want to revisit? FUCK NO. I already wish I could deep clean my brain.
FUTURE READER: HEED THE TRIGGER WARNINGS! THERE ARE A LOT.
Ok, now that I’ve had a day to simmer, this is legitimately one of the most disturbing books I’ve read. I’m not easily triggered or disgusted but
Not to mention the
I still don’t know if I liked it or not. It’s impactful for sure, but is it a story that I’d ever want to revisit? FUCK NO. I already wish I could deep clean my brain.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Acephobia/Arophobia, Rape, Incest, Murder, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse