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279 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781932234107
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A haunting collection of short stories from Koji Suzuki, author of the smash thriller, Ring, which spawned the hit film and sequels. The first story in this collection has been adapted to film (Dark Water, Walter Salles), and another, "Adrift" is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 60%
sad 35%
reflective 23%
emotional 18%
adventurous 17%
challenging 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 37% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny
279 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781932234107
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A haunting collection of short stories from Koji Suzuki, author of the smash thriller, Ring, which spawned the hit film and sequels. The first story in this collection has been adapted to film (Dark Water, Walter Salles), and another, "Adrift" is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 60%
sad 35%
reflective 23%
emotional 18%
adventurous 17%
challenging 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 37% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny