Unsettling exploration of human-animal relationships.
This book could be a good read for users who want a thought-provoking and unnerving commentary on our relationship with animals. The author takes readers on a journey through the psyche of the main character, Natsuki, as she struggles to come to terms with her place in the world. Murata's writing style is both vivid and captivating, making readers question their own beliefs and values regarding human-animal interactions. Overall, Earthlings is a compelling and eye-opening read that will leave readers with much to ponder.
ISBN: 9781783785698
Authors:
Sayaka Murata
Publisher: Granta Books
Date of Publication: 2021-07-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 59699 readers)
Description
Natsuki isn't like the other girls. She has a wand and a transformation mirror. She might be a witch, or an alien from another planet. Together with her cousin Yuu, Natsuki spends her summers in the wild mountains of Nagano, dreaming of other worlds. When a terrible sequence of events threatens to part the two children forever, they make a promise: survive, no matter what. Now Natsuki is grown. She lives a quiet life with her asexual husband, surviving as best she can by pretending to be normal. But the demands of Natsuki's family are increasing, her friends wonder why she's still not pregnant, and dark shadows from Natsuki's childhood are pursuing her. Fleeing the suburbs for the mountains of her childhood, Natsuki prepares herself with a reunion with Yuu. Will he still remember their promise? And will he help her keep it?
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