Parasyte, Volume 1 by Hitoshi Iwaaki

288 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction horror manga adventurous fast-paced

Description

SILENT INVASIONThey arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade - and take control of - a human host to survive. And once...

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Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 46%
funny 45%
tense 42%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 20%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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