Black Paradox by Junji Ito

Black Paradox

Junji Ito

208 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction manga science fiction thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Three-time Eisner Award winner Junji Ito’s legendary sci-fi thriller is finally available in English!Four people intent on killing themselves meet through the suicide website Black Paradox: Maruso, a nurse who despairs about the future; Taburo, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 579 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 74%
tense 50%
adventurous 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
funny 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 25%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 28% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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