You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
for a book about possessed VHS tapes, i sure feel like i heard a lot more about how to get around south eastern japan in the early 90s. spoiler, the train takes longer!
also, there was a LOT of unnecessary plot lines and character "traits" that really bothered me and felt super gross to even have in the book at all. (transphobia and r*pe type shit)
also, there was a LOT of unnecessary plot lines and character "traits" that really bothered me and felt super gross to even have in the book at all. (transphobia and r*pe type shit)
I have a hard time rating this anything above 3 stars. If it wasn’t for the blatant misogyny and transphobia it would’ve been a wonderful book. Probably 4 stars. But oh well.
Still debating reading the sequel.
Still debating reading the sequel.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sexist due to culture but still a great story.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
loved this as a teen and it still holds up in terms of atmosphere and tension
some aspects are extremely of-the-era and perhaps have not aged well (which, thankfully, were not included in either the Japanese Ring or the American remake)
i'm obviously a big enjoyer and, if i were to rank the Ring media, it would be
- Japanese film
- Japanese book
- American film
need to re-read Spiral next but i vaguely recall not enjoying it as much
some aspects are extremely of-the-era and perhaps have not aged well (which, thankfully, were not included in either the Japanese Ring or the American remake)
i'm obviously a big enjoyer and, if i were to rank the Ring media, it would be
- Japanese film
- Japanese book
- American film
need to re-read Spiral next but i vaguely recall not enjoying it as much
Such a perfect read for the time of year during spooky season!
The main characters were terrible people, and I felt nothing towards them other than contempt. This was the first book I’ve ever considered not finishing.
mysterious
fast-paced