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A review by katiemack
Tombs: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
At this point I'll devour any Junji Ito collection I can access, so this was a treat. While I would have liked more from a couple of the stories, it's a well-balanced set of body horror and psychological torment, and the art and plotlines all thoroughly creeped me out and/or made me recoil slowly as I turned the pages. Standout stories for me include "Tombs," "The Strange Tale of the Tunnel," and "The Bloody Story of Shirosuna."
At this point I'll devour any Junji Ito collection I can access, so this was a treat. While I would have liked more from a couple of the stories, it's a well-balanced set of body horror and psychological torment, and the art and plotlines all thoroughly creeped me out and/or made me recoil slowly as I turned the pages. Standout stories for me include "Tombs," "The Strange Tale of the Tunnel," and "The Bloody Story of Shirosuna."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Blood