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A review by akira_outofthegravity
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Wow. I was not expecting that.
Honestly I need to gather my thoughts a little. That was such a clusterfuck that I’m having trouble processing it. On the outside this is a quirky story about two kids discovering themselves. In reality it’s about two abused children leaving reality, and liberating themselves at any cost.
I did skip a few bits in this book. But I loved the end, the fire was impeccable, and I also loved the bond that grew between the trio. I really wanted Natsuki to thrive, and I guess in a way she did.
She did nothing wrong, and I will defend her until I die.
After the halfway mark it becomes more funny than the first half, but it’s still a deeply sad book. I enjoyed it! Not everyone’s cup of tea tho.
Honestly I need to gather my thoughts a little. That was such a clusterfuck that I’m having trouble processing it. On the outside this is a quirky story about two kids discovering themselves. In reality it’s about two abused children leaving reality, and liberating themselves at any cost.
I did skip a few bits in this book. But I loved the end, the fire was impeccable, and I also loved the bond that grew between the trio. I really wanted Natsuki to thrive, and I guess in a way she did.
She did nothing wrong, and I will defend her until I die.
After the halfway mark it becomes more funny than the first half, but it’s still a deeply sad book. I enjoyed it! Not everyone’s cup of tea tho.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, and Toxic friendship