Johan
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
As I started reading the book I found myself thinking "why Is It called Brain Damage?", since none of the stories seem to revolve around that. That might be because the brain damage in question is the one the reader might suffer after finishing each story!
I found myself going wild in my room when the plot twist of each story unfolded itself. I even found myself trying to predict them after the impact the first story left on me, to no avail.
The book is short, true, but each story is written in a thight way. They don't feel rushed, nor too short, nor like there was more that should have been said, despite leaving some questions unanswered. I agree with the sentiment of the author, horror works best when it's a little vague.
The stories have a little bit of everything, from gore to body horror, to real life horror, to supernatural. There's a little bit for everyone, and every story is filled to the brim with absurdist comedy as well as a healty dose of black comedy, without poking fun at any kind of group like it's usually done.
Before reading this I didn't knew anything about Shintaro Kago but after experiencing his style It's quite eager to read more from him!
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
As I started reading the book I found myself thinking "why Is It called Brain Damage?", since none of the stories seem to revolve around that. That might be because the brain damage in question is the one the reader might suffer after finishing each story!
I found myself going wild in my room when the plot twist of each story unfolded itself. I even found myself trying to predict them after the impact the first story left on me, to no avail.
The book is short, true, but each story is written in a thight way. They don't feel rushed, nor too short, nor like there was more that should have been said, despite leaving some questions unanswered. I agree with the sentiment of the author, horror works best when it's a little vague.
The stories have a little bit of everything, from gore to body horror, to real life horror, to supernatural. There's a little bit for everyone, and every story is filled to the brim with absurdist comedy as well as a healty dose of black comedy, without poking fun at any kind of group like it's usually done.
Before reading this I didn't knew anything about Shintaro Kago but after experiencing his style It's quite eager to read more from him!