The Book of Human Insects by Osamu Tezuka

The Book of Human Insects

Osamu Tezuka

304 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction comics manga dark fast-paced

Description

Toshiko Tomura is a genius; the darling of the intelligentsia. A modern-day Michelangelo, this twenty year-old is already an established international stage actress, an up-and-coming architect, and the next recipient of the prestigious Akutagawa P...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
funny 16%
adventurous 8%
emotional 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.44

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