The Liminal Zone by Junji Ito

The Liminal Zone

Junji Ito

216 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror manga short stories dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

After abruptly departing from a train in a small town, a couple encounters a “weeping woman”—a professional mourner—sobbing inconsolably at a funeral. Mako changes afterward—she can’t stop crying! In another tale, having decided to die together, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
mysterious 73%
tense 59%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
reflective 4%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 20%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 24% | Character: 5% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.94

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