Scan barcode
kxtaro's reviews
68 reviews
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
out of all murata's works this one is my least favorite, somehow some of the stories are a lot to take in and it takes some time to think about them and the messages behind them.
what i didn't like is the repetition of some of the stories and incorporating other of her books into this one, it's like a retelling of them.
it was hard for me to get through this book even though i like how she criticizes society, sexuality, morals etc, i'd recommend reading other two books and also check tw list!
what i didn't like is the repetition of some of the stories and incorporating other of her books into this one, it's like a retelling of them.
it was hard for me to get through this book even though i like how she criticizes society, sexuality, morals etc, i'd recommend reading other two books and also check tw list!
Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
each chapter had me shook
(check tw list before starting it)
(check tw list before starting it)
A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
this one is just not it besties...
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75