Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror, Vol. 1 by 伊藤潤二, Junji Ito

Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror, Vol. 1

Uzumaki #1

伊藤潤二, Junji Ito

208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction horror manga dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Shortly after Shuichi Saito's father becomes obsessed with spirals -- snail shells, whirlpools, and man-made patterns -- he dies mysteriously, his body positioned in the shape of a twisted coil. Soon, the entire town is afflicted with a snail-like...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,051 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 68%
tense 67%
adventurous 14%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 13%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 26% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 30% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.21

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