Deserter by Junji Ito

Deserter

Junji Ito

392 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror manga science fiction short stories thriller challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

An ever-increasing malice. A mind-numbing terror. The seeds of horror are sown in this collection of Junji Ito’s earliest works.A vengeful family hides an army deserter for eight years after the end of World War II, cocooning him in a false realit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 921 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 66%
tense 65%
sad 14%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
funny 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 29%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 38% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 35% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.86

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