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heartpages's review against another edition
5.0
This is some scary shit. Incredible how evocative black and white can get when it's done right. Astoundingly good.
ngizmo's review against another edition
3.0
Atender más a la historia principal sin duda ayudó a encauzar el tercer volumen luego de la decepción sin rumbo del 2. Ito deja un poco de lado lo "weird" y se dedica al terror un poco más opresivo y cansino, lo que resta a la atmósfera de la serie. De todos modos me resultó más atrapante este viraje en comparación y, en conjunto con el final, terminan por cerrar bien todo.
n_gizmo's review against another edition
3.0
Atender más a la historia principal sin duda ayudó a encauzar el tercer volumen luego de la decepción sin rumbo del 2. Ito deja un poco de lado lo "weird" y se dedica al terror un poco más opresivo y cansino, lo que resta a la atmósfera de la serie. De todos modos me resultó más atrapante este viraje en comparación y, en conjunto con el final, terminan por cerrar bien todo.
aditgupta's review against another edition
4.0
The most creepy and yet captivating horror Manga I've ever read. You just keep on reading..like traversing a spiral..
aurqra's review against another edition
3.0
My least favorite of the three volumes but still an interesting read.
wldyoukndly's review against another edition
5.0
This series disturbed me like no other, but god did I ever love it.
Am I weary of spirals now? Maybe?
Am I weary of Snails now? Mhmm. I might be.
Did I want my kids to have a happy ending? Man, I really did...even though I knew it was impossible given the circumstances of the series.
Overall, I think this was one of my favourite reads of the last few books I've read. The story was engaging and I really grew to love Kirie and Shuichi to the point where I dreading reading the end because I knew it wasn't going to end well for them. The mystery behind the spiral curse never felt repetitive or boring because each story added more intrigue to the twisted and deranged nature of this curse and its effects it had on the citizens of the town. I don't think i'll ever get the image of Shuichi's dad in that container out of my head....ever.
Mr. Ito's art is absolutely gorgeous in the weirdest way that I was compelled, but at times I also felt sick looking at it (IM LOOKING AT YOU SNAIL PEOPLE) and I think that's a sign of a great horror artist and story teller. The ending sequence was heart breaking for Kirie and Shuichi when they realized that no matter how hard they fight they weren't going to escape this curse that has been placed on them and that their fate was always sealed no matter what they did.
I also have to mention my love for the art sequences that lead to the eye of the spiral - simply stunning. Its incredible how Mr. Ito was able to incorporate so many different spiral designs into one scene. Ingenious.
If you love horror stories with fantastic art that will leave your stomach feeling slightly queasy then this story is for you!
Am I weary of spirals now? Maybe?
Am I weary of Snails now? Mhmm. I might be.
Did I want my kids to have a happy ending? Man, I really did...even though I knew it was impossible given the circumstances of the series.
Overall, I think this was one of my favourite reads of the last few books I've read. The story was engaging and I really grew to love Kirie and Shuichi to the point where I dreading reading the end because I knew it wasn't going to end well for them. The mystery behind the spiral curse never felt repetitive or boring because each story added more intrigue to the twisted and deranged nature of this curse and its effects it had on the citizens of the town. I don't think i'll ever get the image of Shuichi's dad in that container out of my head....ever.
Mr. Ito's art is absolutely gorgeous in the weirdest way that I was compelled, but at times I also felt sick looking at it (IM LOOKING AT YOU SNAIL PEOPLE) and I think that's a sign of a great horror artist and story teller. The ending sequence was heart breaking for Kirie and Shuichi when they realized that no matter how hard they fight they weren't going to escape this curse that has been placed on them and that their fate was always sealed no matter what they did.
I also have to mention my love for the art sequences that lead to the eye of the spiral - simply stunning. Its incredible how Mr. Ito was able to incorporate so many different spiral designs into one scene. Ingenious.
If you love horror stories with fantastic art that will leave your stomach feeling slightly queasy then this story is for you!
captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
The snail parts consistently grossed me out. *cringe*
There's a lot in the third volume about human greed in times of tragedy. The artwork remained painstakingly detailed. Horror comics are probably never going to be my thing, but I get why this series was popular.
There's a lot in the third volume about human greed in times of tragedy. The artwork remained painstakingly detailed. Horror comics are probably never going to be my thing, but I get why this series was popular.