A review by nessyreadsalot
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata

challenging dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Sayaka Murata has officially become an auto buy author for me. Before this short story collection, I had only read Convenience Store Woman (which I loved!) and these short stories did not disappoint. Some were better than others but there were definitely none below a 3/3.5! These short stories were captivatingly weird and some were beautifully disturbing and I ate them up all in one day!