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holli1al's review against another edition
3.0
A Lovecraftian-inspired tale if ever I saw one. Some of the earlier chapters felt so over the top that I found it difficult to take the story seriously--and I certainly didn't find it scary. At times it felt like a satire of Lovecraft because of this, and yet at the same time it was taking itself seriously. Perhaps the reason it felt "funny" to me is because the main characters don't try to escape town until the very end; they go on living normally despite their insane experiences to the point where it becomes ridiculous. I will say that the end culminates really well. If any part of this manga is creepy and horrific, it's definitely the last five chapters or so. When they try to escape the fate of the spiral, and can't...that's when the stakes are raised and the real horror begins.
tatumachristy's review against another edition
5.0
the last chapter…iconic. hair battle to the death
this is PHENOMENAL!!!! i can’t wait to read the rest of the series
edit: had to up my rating bc i’ve been seeing spirals everywhere
this is PHENOMENAL!!!! i can’t wait to read the rest of the series
edit: had to up my rating bc i’ve been seeing spirals everywhere
onesonicbite's review against another edition
5.0
One of my all time favorite comic books. I remember getting it on Christmas day, and I sat down and read the whole thing without getting up.
16timesaweek's review against another edition
4.0
Horror done really well. Contains some unforgettable images.
timdams007's review against another edition
5.0
Why hadn't I heard of this Manga before?!!! It's terrific.
Just did a reread: still the best Junji Ito of them all. Those snails will haunt me forever.
Just did a reread: still the best Junji Ito of them all. Those snails will haunt me forever.
runeclausen's review against another edition
4.0
Super creepy and weird, but great concept for sure!
bubblechase's review against another edition
dark
tense
4.0
Introduction to Ito, it was not what I was expecting, but at the same time it was? Also equally memorable and not, very conflicted.
skyla_shae's review against another edition
4.0
It's really a piece of art that just pulls your eyes into its center!
Interesting horror with a story that leaves you guessing while being completely different. Can't wait to dig into more of Ito's work.
Interesting horror with a story that leaves you guessing while being completely different. Can't wait to dig into more of Ito's work.