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Black Paradox by Junji Ito
4.25
challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

As I make my way through the Ito catalogue, it becomes increasingly more difficult to write reviews that don't just boil down to: it's weird, it's good, you should read it but maybe not if you're feeling squeamish.

That said, this is among my favorite of his longer works. We start with four young adults who've met online and agreed to die together. And three of them are plagued by their dopplegangers, but each with their own twist. What follows is a tale of greed, cosmic horror, insanity, and massive petri dishes. 

Recommended if you enjoy longer horror stories with lots of gross Eldritch horror that is not fully explained. 4.25 stars on SG, rounded down to 4 on GR