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A review by claudia_juliet_reads
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Crazy book- never read anything so shocking! I thought the concept of magic and aliens as a way to escape abuse was super interesting, but was not expecting this book to be so dark! Super interesting concepts explored like bodily autonomy and why society demands children so much, however I can’t say I enjoyed the read. Will defo stick with me for a while and the writers style is very exhilarating, am interested to read other works to make sure the shock factor isn’t a gimmick.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, and Murder