Reviews

Темные воды by Kōji Suzuki, Кодзи Судзуки

capnlinnius's review against another edition

3.0

Okay, as far as short story collections go. I much prefer his Ring series.

graemeh's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

yukiisatsuki's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

astralpastures's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

elltwine's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

fromadistantsun's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

cypionate's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Misogyny

helianthus13666's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What a treat to read for a horror fan like myself! I was hooked from start to finish. I liked how the first chapter tied up with the last. All the stories were eerie and goosebumps inducing. Looking forward to reading more from Suzuki-san. Definitely gonna buy a hardcover copy if I could find one.

frantad_'s review against another edition

4.0

Horror shorts of the aquatic variety!!!

Floating Water - classic horror complete with imaginary friend

Solitary Isle - not much horror more just oh ok wow lol tha fuck

The Hold - break the generational trauma type beat but make it fisherman with lost wife

Dream Cruise - pyramid scheme recruitment gone wrong as fuck

Adrift - v good, another supernatural story!! could feel the panic!!!!

Watercolors - ????? drip drip drip on hardwood floors, also a fave!!!!!!!!!!

Forest Under The Sea - izzaightttt

justkirstie's review against another edition

4.0

eerie