Anne maria
A short story about a bunch of thoroughly unpleasant pieces of shits I took no pleasure reading about. Really awful arseholes. The horror fan in me was hoping for a bloody massacre at the end with zero survivors. It took me a full day to read the 76 pages. I kept rolling my eyes.
I picked this up without knowing much about it only because it was a used graphic novel with over 300 pages selling for a couple of pounds. I read the entire thing just fine until I got to the last page, which made me burst out crying.
This is a book with mainly pictures telling the story. There is text, but only just enough; there was no need for more as the illustrations told a beautiful but sad story of a child whose parents failed him his entire life as well as the system.
I very much recommend.
I don't think I can write a good enough review for this book. I don't believe I'd be able to articulate it well enough, so I will just state that this was an unexpectedly thought-provoking read that I'll be thinking about for awhile. I may come back and give it 5 stars after some reflection.
This was better than I ever imagined. The story gave me pause for thought many times and solidified my childhood stance that when the AI revolution comes, I will fight for the droids. I also love any conversation concerning what it means to be sentient and how humans treat beings deemed “less than.” I came to the conclusion ages ago that we suck big time.
Volumes 2 & 3 are on there way via Royal Mail. I just know I am in for a treat.
This manga is horror after inconceivable horror. The story grips and disturbs me. I can't see a way out for these people. Imagine dying that way?
This was truly enjoyable. Not only the story but also the history behind manga and Japanese culture were deeply appreciated by a relative newbie to the genre. I didn't expect the parasyte to be so humorous and sentient. I look forward to the other books in the series.