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doomluz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Murder, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Terminal illness
bookishwondergoth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The final story, ‘Slumber’, legitimately freaked me out. With this one, I got it: the dread of turning the page, the unsettling discomfort looking at the images, the dismayed horror and lurch in my stomach at the final panel. I’m writing this review at 12:30am and can already tell sleep is going to be a struggle. This final story alone warrants a full 5 stars, but the other 3 are so lacklustre that I can’t really bring myself to rate the whole book higher than a 3.25.
I really should stop reading Junji Ito’s standalone stories before bed. I’m usually totally ok with them for the most part but every now and then one will really, really haunt me. ‘Slumber’ is definitely one of them.
Absolutely love it though.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, and Grief
Minor: Suicide and Terminal illness
evelphysicist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Suicide attempt, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, and Infidelity
petitemass15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Body horror, Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
poppythealligator's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Terminal illness
akira_outofthegravity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked Slumber and Madonna. Very good, not disappointed!!
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
daniellekat's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Murder, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Suicide
saint_eleanor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Torture, and Gore
Minor: Pedophilia
dandaloriian's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts