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theecatreaders's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
dylans's review against another edition
Had decided against logging comics here cause they clog things up and who cares but i read this in german which felt like enough of an achievement to warrant inclusion
jakeyjake's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most creative graphic novels I've ever read. Very Miyazaki-like in story and approach. Left me thinking a lot about it afterwards. Like no other graphic novel I've read.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
1.0
*Editing my older, more negative reviews*
Apparently, I did not like this and was disappointed that there were not monsters.
Apparently, I did not like this and was disappointed that there were not monsters.
puggreader's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
bookopinions's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
What a phenomenal manga. Way out of the ordinary and masterfully drawn with a touch of surrealism. A real gem.
falde_amare's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
This is a very sad yet cute (?) manga about a little kid who sees monsters at his elementary school and that is shamed by his classmates for being peculiar and weird. This is also a great crictic to the limit of adult's imagination and the magical elements of childhood and I liked very much some of the artworks and little floreal details. The moral of the day is: fuck 'em kids and their cruel and petty jokes!
jeffhall's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a big fan of Taiyo Matsumoto's work (at least that portion of it which has been translated into English) and GoGo Monster remains for me his standout work. The book has a languid pace, which really allows the reader to get lost in the gorgeous visuals and in the elusive narrative they illustrate. The story works on several levels at once, and manages to navigate the complex waters of adolescence with a surety and a clear-sightedness that even an adult can appreciate. The supernatural elements of the tale are powerful, but don't overwhelm the more mundane parts of Yuki Tachibana's school days, and the interplay of those disparate threads is what makes GoGo Monster such a complete success.