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lilybear3's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I haven't read all of the newer short story collections, but I have read a lot of his work. This was the scariest collection of his that I've read recently. I like his story collections that are contained and they're stories that don't necessarily connect with one another in the same book. I'm a huge fan of Uzumaki and Gyo, but I love the short story format. I did appreciate imagining Soichi as a grown person, I thought that was interesting. He's the absolute master of the "page turn" jump scare. I try not to read his work at night!
The scariest stories for me were: The Mystery of the Haunted House (both), Library Vision, and Death Row Doorbell.
The scariest stories for me were: The Mystery of the Haunted House (both), Library Vision, and Death Row Doorbell.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Abandonment, Eating disorder, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Pregnancy
stardustdreamer's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Suicide, Vomit, and Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Pregnancy and Toxic relationship
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