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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
some of the freakiest shit i've ever read in my life
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the best short story collection by Junji Ito that I've read. Almost all the stories had icky concepts that will stick with me and make me cringe every time I remember them.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It is easy to see why Junji Ito is a multi-award recipient and master of the horror genre. Through these nine short stories readers will EXPERIENCE the vivid and sometimes grotesque cautionary tales of the characters. And while the English dialogue is so-so, the illustrations speak for themselves. This book reminds me of Alvin Schwartz's "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark." Even though I enjoyed it, I personally prefer Ito's full length stories.
I have enjoyed reading works by Junji Ito in the past and this collection of short stories was perhaps even better to me. The artwork has the same amazing detail and line work, and while the tales can stand alone, they work together really well. I enjoyed the creepy metaphysical aspects and the reveals. I think that there are students who would definitely enjoy this collection a lot.