Review ~ “Earthlings” by Sayuka Murata

Star Rating ~ 4/5

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Synopsis

Natsuki believes she is an alien. Trapped on Earth working towards becoming a cog in the societal machine, she finds solace in her Grandparents home in the Nagato mountains. An occurrence with her beloved cousin, Yuu, sees Natsuki forbidden to return. However now she is a grown woman, her husband loses his job, she is allowed to return to her favourite place to relax for a while. Will Yuu still feel the same way about her? And will she find the spaceship destined to take her home?

Trigger Warning: Child Abuse, Mental Illness, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Harassment and Incest

Overall Thoughts on “Earthlings”

I don’t think I can review this book in my usual way so bear with me. “Earthlings” is definitely the most bizarre book I have ever read which I liked because it kept me intrigued. I do, however, wonder if it was a bit too strange. I’ve said before that I don’t like books that are metaphors because I don’t usually get them but there is absolutely no doubt that this book is about mental illness. However, it’s written entirely from the perspective of the person suffering with these mental delusions so there isn’t a break from them because it’s a constant state of mind. Towards the end of the book it felt a bit like how I imagine an acid trip would feel. Despite all that though, I actually really enjoyed reading “Earthlings”. I don’t think I will read it again but I would recommend it to anyone who likes weird, trippy books.

Overall I gave “Earthlings” 4 out of 5 stars. It was an interesting, intriguing read but it’s not everyone’s taste.

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