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theseventhl's review against another edition
4.0
Part of me is still torn on how I ultimately feel about this, but I also can't deny how haunting and visceral some of these stories in TRASH MARKET are, or how easily Tsuge grips the psychological center of a side of Japan rarely seen in English translated manga. The art is rough and so are the panels at points but it works. And after reading the essays at the back of the book, I got a deeper appreciation for Tsuge and his work and the period he worked in. I would recommend this to fans of Yoshihiro Tatsumi and post-WW2 narratives.
spudd64's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
frejola's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating short stories that showcase what alternative manga is all about. The stories and the "ugly" cartooning match one another perfectly: raw, stark, uncomfortable. Graphic work at its best.
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