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haley27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
danimacuk'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cannibalism, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
brightandfree's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, and Murder
gatogato's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The body horror in this was extremely disturbing and I would proceed with caution while reading. We ended up reading 5 chapters/week, which was good because I needed that space to process each section.
Overall, another 5⭐️ winner from Junji Ito. I thought there was an interesting combination of cosmic horror and socio-political commentary. And each chapter packed a punch! I will not be the same after reading this one—the spirals will haunt me.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
paloverdepages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I think "The Scar" is my favorite chapter. "Medusa" is high up there as well. Each successive chapter builds on things mentioned before. Details from earlier in the story come back into play in later chapters; it's fun to notice because you're rewarded for paying attention, and I appreciate how it really feels like you learn the information organically.
Sometimes you just have to laugh as more and more absurd things keep happening, there are definitely some funny panels, but please mind the warnings! This is definitely horror and you see it all, really really not for the faint of heart!
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia
hue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
No, but honestly, Junji Ito is one incredible mastermind. Can't describe it in any other way than Uzumaki is a masterpiece. I will be thinking about this ages upon ages.
I am sometimes worried of the Author's well being though. His imagination is something completely perplexing I wonder if he's doing okay.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
momo4130'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Pregnancy
liksie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
storia's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Sexual harassment