shivani_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Of the 4 stories in this collection, I'd most looked forward to the one set in Aokigahara (the "suicide forest") - it was the main sell of the book for me! - but in the end it was nothing like I expected, and fell a little flat.
I think my favourite overall was the final story, Slumber. It really had that horror movie feel to it, keeping you guessing with the twists and turns and keeping the creepy factor turned up to high right up to the final moment!
Though this collection didn't live up to my initial expectations, I'm definitely still intrigued enough to check out more of Ito's work in the future.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
haleybre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide
sandramarinis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body horror, Death, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Violence, Chronic illness, Gore, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Terminal illness, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Confinement and Adult/minor relationship
m4rtt4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Infidelity and Adult/minor relationship
mercurial's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness
physicalsecrets's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Blood, Grief, Violence, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
doomluz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Murder, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Terminal illness
petitemass15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Body horror, Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
poppythealligator's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Terminal illness
akira_outofthegravity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked Slumber and Madonna. Very good, not disappointed!!
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment