iane_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Medical content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Emotional abuse, Death, Grief, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Torture, Violence, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Child abuse
Minor: Addiction, Sexual content, Child death, Alcoholism, Animal death, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail
she_who_reads_'s review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
acehow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
chyneyee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I never expected the story would have an ambiguous ending. I am slightly disappointed with the ending, although I don't know what kind of ending I would expect to be. It's probably the combination of the mystery, tension and suspense which had been building up since the beginning, leading me to have a high expectation for the story's closure. Anyway, I still love and tremendously enjoy the story. It's a memorable storyline with a forgettable ending.
Book Review: Monster: Perfect Edition, Vol. 9 by Naoki Urasawa.
Book Review: Monster: Perfect Edition, Vol. 9 by Naoki Urasawa.
aryn456's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
locdbooktician's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
4.25
What a cliff hanger! So many more books could have been written with that ending.
parkerjordanlee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
delaneyc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5 STARS like are you kidding me how could it be any less the 5 stars. And yes I did cry
jenvile's review against another edition
3.0
”Do you know what it means, to destroy a human being’s basic sense of right and wrong? What happens when you wake up the monster within a human heart?”
I know that giving this classic piece of work anything under 4 stars is criminal, but hear me out.
I have very mixed feelings about this series. There were moments which were amazing, unprecedented and absolutely genius. There is no doubt that this work is a the pinnacle of psychological thriller.
However, I honestly believe that it should have been cut 3 volumes shorter, because there were many moments which dragged the story... and it often at times felt verbose.
The concept: excellent.
The execution: lagged. Quite often.
I’m definitely going to watch the anime and process my feelings there as well, and come back to this manga.
I know that giving this classic piece of work anything under 4 stars is criminal, but hear me out.
I have very mixed feelings about this series. There were moments which were amazing, unprecedented and absolutely genius. There is no doubt that this work is a the pinnacle of psychological thriller.
However, I honestly believe that it should have been cut 3 volumes shorter, because there were many moments which dragged the story... and it often at times felt verbose.
The concept: excellent.
The execution: lagged. Quite often.
I’m definitely going to watch the anime and process my feelings there as well, and come back to this manga.