A review by calthapalustris
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The most horrendous, vile, fucked up shit I've ever read. Nothing compares to this book. Thoroughly enjoyed it (while clasping a hand over my mouth constantly)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Cannibalism, Emotional abuse, Incest, Murder, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Mental illness