A review by ostrava
Monster: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 9 by Naoki Urasawa

5.0

I'm done with Urasawa's magnum opus, Monster. I read it so fast I'm not sure what to make out of it but it seems to hint at the idea of human diversity, and the forces and complex elements that make up the human condition. It's a classic example of a psychological thriller, and may take its premise to absurd territories, but it somehow manages to keep a diverse and utterly fantastic cast of characters from start to finish. For emotional gravity and consistency alone it's easily one of the best manga comic book series I've ever come across.