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Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection
by Junji Ito
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've accepted that I'm officially on a "gotta read everything that Junji Ito has created" mission and it's going very, very well. That said, Lovesickness may unironically be the scariest, or among, that I've read of his work.
The main story, told over a few short comics, focuses on an urban legend around "street fortunes". The premise is simple: people approach an intersection, hide their face, and ask the first passerby for advice about a difficult life situation. Tradition dictates that the passerby must answer...and the plot unfolds.
This collection had it all - an eerie, memorable plot and creepy-oft-terrifying art. Highly recommended, whether it's your first or tenth Junji Ito. 4.75 on SG rounded to 5 on GR.
The main story, told over a few short comics, focuses on an urban legend around "street fortunes". The premise is simple: people approach an intersection, hide their face, and ask the first passerby for advice about a difficult life situation. Tradition dictates that the passerby must answer...and the plot unfolds.
This collection had it all - an eerie, memorable plot and creepy-oft-terrifying art. Highly recommended, whether it's your first or tenth Junji Ito. 4.75 on SG rounded to 5 on GR.