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Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

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EDIT 4/18: 3.5 rounded down. this is the kind of book i cant recommend without sounding crazy. just a mess to read but a joy (?) the whole time
cant rate this yet because i need to sit on my thoughts for a bit. but my god. this is easily one of the most unpredictable and wild books i’ve ever read in the best way possible

melodystrange's review

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2.0

I’m so disturbed by this book and I never want to think about it ever again. Disturbing in a trauma porn type of way and not in a fun way in my own opinion. The graphic details of rape of a child multiple times in the book is enough for me to close the book. But I had to get to the end because everyone is saying this book is like a fun ride?? Hell no it was barely even enjoyable. I’m new to horror books so maybe I’m a pussy though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

linneahbt's review

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Ok I loved the writing style but this is a deeply odd story that wasn't as charming as the tone suggested. I had fun. But weird.

matheamathea's review

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4.0

Uncomfortable book, would recommend

lydia_woolf's review

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kathryn11's review

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dark

3.5

mrshuisman's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

I am…beyond confused and slightly disturbed

cati's review

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dark funny reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

what the fuck was that at the end

I started reading this after Convenience Store Woman and found that I enjoyed Earthlings a little more because of how longer it is. Dear God, poor Natsuki. I don't know what to say. This book has moments of depravity, but then it goes in in the final chapter. Please heed the warnings, because there is a scene of graphic CSA.

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