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A review by angethology
The Liminal Zone by Junji Ito
4.5
An amazing short story collection that touches on themes the title implies — that limbo or gap between the living and the dead, and the emotional rollercoaster of going through grief in life and being in "empty" spaces holding more power than what the naked eye sees.
There are a lot of raw and perceived negative emotions explored from a more spiritual or even religious perspective. Some characters seem to empathize deeply to a detriment, absorbing people's suffering, others are blinded by an alternate reality in which they seek comfort — either at their own, or at others' expense.
Slumber and Madonna are my personal favorites, but all four stories are excellent. Madonna in particular surprised with its very culty, overtly feminist critique of religion. This collection is great if you prefer even more profound & psych motifs.
There are a lot of raw and perceived negative emotions explored from a more spiritual or even religious perspective. Some characters seem to empathize deeply to a detriment, absorbing people's suffering, others are blinded by an alternate reality in which they seek comfort — either at their own, or at others' expense.
Slumber and Madonna are my personal favorites, but all four stories are excellent. Madonna in particular surprised with its very culty, overtly feminist critique of religion. This collection is great if you prefer even more profound & psych motifs.