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208 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781974728633
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Description
Three-time Eisner Award winner Junji Ito’s legendary sci-fi thriller is finally available in English!Four people intent on killing themselves meet through the suicide website Black Paradox: Maruso, a nurse who despairs about the future; Taburo, a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,646 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 52%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
reflective 7%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Body horror, SuicideModerate
Medical content, Suicidal thoughts
208 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781974728633
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Description
Three-time Eisner Award winner Junji Ito’s legendary sci-fi thriller is finally available in English!Four people intent on killing themselves meet through the suicide website Black Paradox: Maruso, a nurse who despairs about the future; Taburo, a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,646 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 52%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
reflective 7%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Body horror, SuicideModerate
Medical content, Suicidal thoughts