A review by katiemack
Fragments of Horror by Junji Ito

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

So far, this is the first Junji Ito short-story collection I've read that comes close to Uzumaki in terms of consistent, cringe-worthy horror. While the themes differ, all of the stories are eerie and haunting (and some are incredibly gruesome and nasty); surprisingly, I found the more atmospheric ghost-adjacent stories to be the most enjoyable. Standouts for me are "Tomio-Red Turtleneck," "Gentle Goodbye," "Dissection-chan," and "Whispering Woman." 
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