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Gyo by Junji Ito

mkrisher11's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

theskyefull's review

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

1.0


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morankicius's review

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4.0

liked it less than tomie but still enjoyed it, disturbing and disgusting 10/10 and i could’ve sworn i smelled fish

stonefields02's review

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5.0

The Enigma of Amigara Fault made my skin crawl

mads5289's review

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

excaliburbooks's review against another edition

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

4.0

markb2's review

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

4.25

hazardpossum's review

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dark tense fast-paced

5.0

sydneyraereads's review

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

The premise of this is initially somewhat comical, but quickly turns dire. The main characters, Tadashi and Kaori, are somewhat unlikeable and incompatible as a couple. There is little character development, but the characters are effectively used to showcase certain traits. The use of onomatopoeia is key within this story and works expertly to build suspense.

nadiar_00's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0