The Junji Ito Special Edition Trio: Gyo, Uzumaki, and Tomie Warning: There *might* be spoilers ahead. Tomie Of the Ito-trio, this was the most... meh, for me. It certainly started with the worst art, though by the end, it was just as beautiful as the art in Uzumaki (my fave). The story also follows a pattern, like Uzumaki. … Continue reading What I’m Reading: “Gyo,” “Uzumaki,” and “Tomie” by Junji Ito [part 3]
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What I’m Reading: “Gyo,” “Uzumaki,” and “Tomie” by Junji Ito [part 2]
The Junji Ito Special Edition Trio: Gyo, Uzumaki, and Tomie Warning: There *might* be spoilers ahead. Uzumaki Of the three Junji Ito special edition titles, Uzumaki is my absolute favorite. No, Uzumaki is not about our fave ninji from the Hidden Lead, but more about what that name means. The word "uzumaki" translates to "spiral." Yes, this manga … Continue reading What I’m Reading: “Gyo,” “Uzumaki,” and “Tomie” by Junji Ito [part 2]
What I’m Reading: “Gyo,” “Uzumaki,” and “Tomie” by Junji Ito [part 1]
The Junji Ito Special Edition Trio: Gyo, Uzumaki, and Tomie Warning: There *might* be spoilers ahead. Gyo Of the three, this was my least favorite. Gyo starts with this couple Tadashi and Kaori on vacation. They are staying in Tadashi's uncle's beach-side home enjoying the sea and sun. However, it isn't long before something goes awry. … Continue reading What I’m Reading: “Gyo,” “Uzumaki,” and “Tomie” by Junji Ito [part 1]
Why I love to read?
When I was I bored, I read Junie B. Jones and laughed at her antics. When my sister was sick and away in the hospital, I could pretend she was staying with Amelia Bedelia and would be coming home soon. When my parents were divorcing, I realized it wasn't as scary as the Goosebumps books … Continue reading Why I love to read?
What I’ve Read: Wool by Hugh Howey
This was completely out of my comfort zone. I have lurked in the YA fiction section for what feels like my whole life. Then, one day, I stepped out of that isle in Barnes & Noble and saw this beauty. Why did I pick this book you may ask? First, check out that beautiful cover. … Continue reading What I’ve Read: Wool by Hugh Howey
What I’ve Read: Ico Castle in the Mist by Miyuki Miyabe
As I've written before, Ico is one of my favorite video games of all time. Video games and books have taught me so much about myself and about writing, it would be foolish to try to separate one from the other. When I discovered that an author had been given the rights to write a book … Continue reading What I’ve Read: Ico Castle in the Mist by Miyuki Miyabe
