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Violence
A lot
Significant violence including extreme acts; the ending is extremely disturbing
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Graphic explicit sexual content including disturbing acts
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Profound psychological horror; the novel explores the extreme ends of dissociation from society
What this book is about
Natsuki was a child who believed she was a magical alien, sent to Earth to avoid her family's abuse. As an adult, she reconnects with her childhood cousin and together they pursue an extreme withdrawal from what they call 'The Factory' — human civilization. Murata's deeply disturbing novel is a meditation on trauma, alienation, and the limits of conformity.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic explicit sexual content (disturbing)
Extreme violence
Child sexual abuse (backstory)
Deeply disturbing throughout
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