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208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Shortly after Shuichi Saito's father becomes obsessed with spirals -- snail shells, whirlpools, and man-made patterns -- he dies mysteriously, his body positioned in the shape of a twisted coil. Soon, the entire town is afflicted with a snail-like...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,875 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
tense 68%
adventurous 13%
challenging 12%
sad 9%
emotional 7%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 26% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Mental illness, GriefMinor
Domestic abuse, Genocide, Suicidal thoughts208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Shortly after Shuichi Saito's father becomes obsessed with spirals -- snail shells, whirlpools, and man-made patterns -- he dies mysteriously, his body positioned in the shape of a twisted coil. Soon, the entire town is afflicted with a snail-like...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,875 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
tense 68%
adventurous 13%
challenging 12%
sad 9%
emotional 7%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 18%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 26% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Mental illness, GriefMinor
Domestic abuse, Genocide, Suicidal thoughts