armenaismailji's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
spooky and disturbing.
martyrdomx5's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
rachelunabridged's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mrdames's review
2.0
Having just finished reading his 2007 work, going back a decade was a little jarring. His art and storytelling have improved so much since Tomie.
It's certainly interesting, all the ways she manifests but.... eh.
It's certainly interesting, all the ways she manifests but.... eh.
hollowspine's review
3.0
What did I learn from this book? If you ever were to lay eyes on Tomie (or even someone who might be Tomie) the best course of action would be to keep walking with your head down and try not to draw her attention at all. I know the first instinct would have you racing for your life, but that would only interest her. Also, if you do attract her attention the next best course of action would be to purchase a gun and one bullet. Really, I'm not saying you should kill yourself lightly, but in the event of Tomie it's the only way to save yourself. And even then I wouldn't be too certain, since her death never stopped her from tormenting, she may be able to torment you even after your demise.
booksandtea997's review
2.0
So, I guess I'd give it 2.5 stars.
Okay, so I read Vol1 and Vol2 almost in one sitting, and Vol2 is so much better, though it didn't get much further when it comes to my rating and here's why:
While I'm absolutely in love with the atmosphere and it completely crept me out it was simply boring. The story is repetitive and after a while, you just start to wonder how many times can the same theme be used in a different setting. Still, I was curious and I kept reading until I finished both of them which ended up being a good thing since volume 2 does spice it up with some stories like Hair and Murder.
But the art is so good and horrifying. I love it.
I am really curious about other Junji Ito's work. As I said, I love the atmosphere and the art is amazing.
Okay, so I read Vol1 and Vol2 almost in one sitting, and Vol2 is so much better, though it didn't get much further when it comes to my rating and here's why:
While I'm absolutely in love with the atmosphere and it completely crept me out it was simply boring. The story is repetitive and after a while, you just start to wonder how many times can the same theme be used in a different setting. Still, I was curious and I kept reading until I finished both of them which ended up being a good thing since volume 2 does spice it up with some stories like Hair and Murder.
But the art is so good and horrifying. I love it.
I am really curious about other Junji Ito's work. As I said, I love the atmosphere and the art is amazing.
shadda's review
2.0
I was decidedly unterrified.
The first few stories were great, but after that it was just too predictable to be frightening. Eventually *all* of the men became the same character, and Tomie's replication seems less unnatural when everyone is already the same person.
The first few stories were great, but after that it was just too predictable to be frightening. Eventually *all* of the men became the same character, and Tomie's replication seems less unnatural when everyone is already the same person.
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