CaptainCassidy reviewed Gyo Vol. 02 (2nd Edition) (Gyo) by Junji Ito
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4 stars
Junji Ito returns with another disturbing-as-all-getout short story. This one focuses on compulsion; the unending desire to do something even if it may be unnecessary or harmful, and how obsession eventually forces the hand of even those who mean no harm (to themselves or others).
As with all his works, it's mysterious and confusing; the origin of the fault's use is only hinted at, and its strange properties are otherwise glossed over. Much of his horror comes from the unexplained, and this short story is no exception.
This is the first thing many people read with discovering Junji Ito-- and it's a fantastic introduction to his style. If you've never read any of his work before, check out The Enigma of Amigara Fault. If you like it, you've got a real adventure ahead of you, friend.
Merged review:
Junji Ito returns with another disturbing-as-all-getout short story. This one focuses on …
Junji Ito returns with another disturbing-as-all-getout short story. This one focuses on compulsion; the unending desire to do something even if it may be unnecessary or harmful, and how obsession eventually forces the hand of even those who mean no harm (to themselves or others).
As with all his works, it's mysterious and confusing; the origin of the fault's use is only hinted at, and its strange properties are otherwise glossed over. Much of his horror comes from the unexplained, and this short story is no exception.
This is the first thing many people read with discovering Junji Ito-- and it's a fantastic introduction to his style. If you've never read any of his work before, check out The Enigma of Amigara Fault. If you like it, you've got a real adventure ahead of you, friend.
Merged review:
Junji Ito returns with another disturbing-as-all-getout short story. This one focuses on compulsion; the unending desire to do something even if it may be unnecessary or harmful, and how obsession eventually forces the hand of even those who mean no harm (to themselves or others).
As with all his works, it's mysterious and confusing; the origin of the fault's use is only hinted at, and its strange properties are otherwise glossed over. Much of his horror comes from the unexplained, and this short story is no exception.
This is the first thing many people read with discovering Junji Ito-- and it's a fantastic introduction to his style. If you've never read any of his work before, check out The Enigma of Amigara Fault. If you like it, you've got a real adventure ahead of you, friend.
