In Emily Jane’s On Earth As It Is On Television, the sudden appearance of spacecrafts above Earth leads to a dialogue about humanity’s place in the universe. The narrative follows Blaine, who is stressed by his family’s fixation on television and the likelihood of extraterrestrial life; Heather, an inhabitant of Malibu whose spirit is rekindled with the Arrival; and Oliver, who wakes up from a twenty-year coma and commences on a new path. However, the little twists really begin when we discover the cats have all left home, and we’re itching to know why.
🧭 The characters are intriguing - building suspense, unravelling motives and leading us somewhere you don’t expect. You are drawn into each person’s life and everydayness as they react to their absurd new reality.
🐙 The pace is tepid, but it’s hard to put the book down once the story starts gaining momentum. The author does an excellent job of building suspense about the spaceships throughout the novel.
🐚 The writing was quick, easy, colloquial and made for a wonderful light read. The author’s use of multiple perspectives provides a well-rounded exploration of the impact of extraterrestrial life on society. Each character’s unique experiences and viewpoints are woven together seamlessly,
The novel is a colourful celebration of the intricacies of modern-day living, contemplating the implications of extraterrestrial life and the excitement sparked by the possibility of alien existence.
Rating: 4/5
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[An ARC was shared with The Arcane Archives through NetGalley ahead of release, in exchange for an unbiased review.]
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