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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Another beautiful work by Junji Ito. While it shows a lot of the elements of body horror and suspense common in Junji Ito's work and has stunning artwork. That being said, it is a lot weaker than his other works. This may come from there being a much more focused linear plot rather than the more anthology style of his other works.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
This year I've discovered that I'm not a fan of Junji Ito, which I was absolutely certain I would be. (Note that this is only my second book, but I've found the things I disliked here to be the same in both books. I still plan on reading a couple other of his to finish forming my opinion.)
I think that in Remina we have horror for the sake of horror. The plot wasn't really existant, the events are happening very very fast, one thing causing the other, but without much of a clear causality or an explanation. It makes it very unbelievable and when something is unbelievable it takes away some of the horror.
I must give it to Junji Ito that the creativity and imagination behind these tales is absolutely incredible. The art is terrific and convey everything greatly. I just think that there isn't much else here for me.
Just like in Gyo, we have one central feminine figure that's pretty much weak and needs saving by the men surrounding her. The representation is very sexist in my opinion. She's got no will of her own and depends only on her father or her love interest. Almost all the men in here will surprisingly be willing to risk their life for her (even though when reading this you feel like her saviors, if they were less busy, could just turn around and abuse her any minute...). In the end, all the characters are archetypes, very caricatural with no dimension.
Lastly, I want to say that I 100% see why to some people these books are incredible. They really are like no others. But they're not for me.
I think that in Remina we have horror for the sake of horror. The plot wasn't really existant, the events are happening very very fast, one thing causing the other, but without much of a clear causality or an explanation. It makes it very unbelievable and when something is unbelievable it takes away some of the horror.
I must give it to Junji Ito that the creativity and imagination behind these tales is absolutely incredible. The art is terrific and convey everything greatly. I just think that there isn't much else here for me.
Just like in Gyo, we have one central feminine figure that's pretty much weak and needs saving by the men surrounding her. The representation is very sexist in my opinion. She's got no will of her own and depends only on her father or her love interest. Almost all the men in here will surprisingly be willing to risk their life for her (even though when reading this you feel like her saviors, if they were less busy, could just turn around and abuse her any minute...). In the end, all the characters are archetypes, very caricatural with no dimension.
Lastly, I want to say that I 100% see why to some people these books are incredible. They really are like no others. But they're not for me.
Fast read
I don’t know if I’m obsessed with this guy, but I read this entire book in about 20 minutes. So, a profess discovers a planet that is coming towards Earth. He names it after his daughter, Remina.
Later, one scientist figures out that the planet isn’t 16 light years away, it’s more like 16 minutes. Of course, the adoring crowd turns on Remina and think if they kill her, the planet will not crash Into the Earth.
Then, it gets downright strange. The planet has a tongue and licks the Earth. Remina, now the pariah, is strung up to die...only she survive several times over.
And in the end, well...it’s never what I seems.
I don’t know if I’m obsessed with this guy, but I read this entire book in about 20 minutes. So, a profess discovers a planet that is coming towards Earth. He names it after his daughter, Remina.
Later, one scientist figures out that the planet isn’t 16 light years away, it’s more like 16 minutes. Of course, the adoring crowd turns on Remina and think if they kill her, the planet will not crash Into the Earth.
Then, it gets downright strange. The planet has a tongue and licks the Earth. Remina, now the pariah, is strung up to die...only she survive several times over.
And in the end, well...it’s never what I seems.
The art was great as per usual but the story was....really bad.
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cosmic horror of proportions rarely seen.
A new planet that quickly triggers the end of the earth.
Remina's father, Dr. Oguro, discovers a new planet and names it after his daughter. However, this simple nod to his only child rises her to fame along with the excitement of the new planet in the solar system. However, when things take a negative turn, both Remina the plant and the girl are condemned by society.
In classic Junji Ito style, this story goes from 0 to 100 rapidly. Readers know to expect the worst but are looped into hoping for the best. However, the level of worst in this story is unexpected and disturbing. There are humor and graphic detail to the illustrations. The use of shading and expressive emotions add to the context of scenes. The story is wild and entertaining but not for everyone.
Remina's father, Dr. Oguro, discovers a new planet and names it after his daughter. However, this simple nod to his only child rises her to fame along with the excitement of the new planet in the solar system. However, when things take a negative turn, both Remina the plant and the girl are condemned by society.
In classic Junji Ito style, this story goes from 0 to 100 rapidly. Readers know to expect the worst but are looped into hoping for the best. However, the level of worst in this story is unexpected and disturbing. There are humor and graphic detail to the illustrations. The use of shading and expressive emotions add to the context of scenes. The story is wild and entertaining but not for everyone.
Gorgeous art and a promising concept balanced out by exaggerated violence and an ending that just kind of... ends.
weirddddd and not as good as ‘black paradox’. art is still super cool though
lido na versão em português br - que não tem cadastrada aqui no goodreads. - 3.75