Earthlings

Sayaka Murata

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Sayaka Murata

Earthlings

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Details

Pages

135

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata follows a woman navigating societal expectations and searching for identity after traumatic childhood experiences. As she reconnects with a cousin and confronts unconventional beliefs, their journey explores themes of conformity, survival, and personal freedom in an unforgiving world.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

17 ratings

88%

Loved it

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata captivates with its bold storytelling and unique narrative, garnering praise for its imaginative and unflinching exploration of societal norms. However, some readers find its themes too bizarre and unsettling. The novel's daring approach provokes strong reactions, making it a compelling but polarizing read.

Who Should Read Earthlings?

Readers who enjoy offbeat, thought-provoking narratives about societal norms and the outsider experience would relish Sayaka Murata's Earthlings. Fans of Convenience Store Woman by the same author, or Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami, will appreciate its dark humor and surreal storytelling that question the fabric of conformity and identity.

4.4