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Fragments of Horror by Junji Ito

xwritingstoriesx's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Despite the fact that I liked this collection the least out of everything I've read from Junji Ito, I really, really enjoyed Tomio • Red Turtleneck and Gentle Goodbye. Both stories were 4.75 stars. The rest of the collection was hit or miss. 
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rngsnapdragon's review against another edition

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4.5

Definitely an amazing set of short stories but my favorite has gotta be The Whispering Woman

mart_ha's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

4.0

cobra_k's review

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adventurous dark fast-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? No

4.25

peeny_weeny's review

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dark lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

rosies_elfhame's review

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5.0

Needless to say. My favorite Manga artist, my favorite story teller. Lovely, creepy, messed up collection. Amazing

sampauwels's review

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A bit of a mixed bag, as usual with Ito I suppose.

naarajaneri's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

noragrace89's review

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4.0

I had a great time reading this book. It’s unique, dark, and super addictive.

arborapollonis's review

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adventurous dark
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Junji Ito is always a delight to read and this collection is no different. The stories span the spectrum between truly horrifying and heartwrenching, but all inspire a sense of existential dread. His plots can be a bit outlandish and fabricated but most of the time that just adds to the charm