Earthlings Paperback – 21 September 2021

Tbh I didn't know a single thing about the Plot. I heard about Convenience Store Woman a lot so I picked the other work.Where do I even start with this book?The cover is the most deceiving part, I must say.Don't let it fool you.I didn't expect this book to be this dark.I didn't want to put down this book but I had to because my mind wasn't able to digest some of the scenes.I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a heart to keep up with the dark surprises.

I'm speechless, it's so strange, absurd, weird. It's intriguing. Amazing.

This book is absolutely mental.I don't hate it but there's nothing to 'like' about it either.It's absolutely creepy, especially at the end.Spoiler alert:Imagine the smell 💀💀💀

something I would recommend and not recommend at the same time. the back cover does little to give away what the book is really about. the lingering feeling that you are left with after putting the book down is hard to describe. the book has a lots of trigger warnings going off so before you get into it try to research a bit.

~EARTHLINGS~》》Trigger WarningIn other words, people of the Earth. You call others Earthlings only when you believe that you're not, that you're alien. I was so intrigued by this book when I first saw it. And then holding it in hand gave it a whole new meaning. My very first Sayaka Murata. I heard a lot of praises for Convenience Store Women, so this got me really excited.Just as I heard about Murata's universe, everything is indeed bizarre. She has this uncanny (in a good but strange way) ability to weave magic with her tales. Every little thing that apparently seems normal has a different meaning in this world, and you can't help but ponder over it for nights to come.I was in love with the translation. The writing seemed effortlessly good, and the prose is just as beautiful.No, it wasn't an easy read for me because it was deeply painful at times. The topics are very disturbing, I did have a hard time visualizing them. This book should definitely come with a strong trigger warning.However, I couldn't help but sympathize with the characters. Our childhood is the most important phase of our lives and anything, any trauma that we carry from those days remains with us forever, shaping our adulthood.Haunting, unforgiving and pragmatic, Murata's Earthlings is a tenacious attempt at battling the woes that meddle with the deepest, darkest scars of our lives. Definitely not for everyone. Read with caution!By the way, that cute plush toy in the cover is Piyyut, Natsumi's best friend from outer space, an emissary sent by the Magic Police of Planet Popinpobopia! 🤗

The first half was interesting, but after a point the novel lost its senity and nothing was making any sense. The protagonist was doing anything she liked, including killing innocent people, cutting them open and eating then🤯. I am not making this up guys it in the book, and after all this also, she was shown in a justified light.

I mean, my only question would be how are they alive after having to chew on each other?Apart from that, mind-blowing, literally!!! I mean I seriously seriously seriously am speechless- wtf did i just read and that ending tho - no sense at all!!!!! Loved it, lolz

I liked this book a lot. It was a simple writing and enjoyable.