This book does not really have a connected story, more like smaller stories that use the same characters. One of the few horror light novels around, it tries its best at trying to show disturbing imagery through its pages, yes, no picturesーand it works.
There are only two characters that are important within the story, a boy and a girl. Generally, the story involves them either finding or getting involved in murders. However, their true thoughts are almost always hidden, especially the girl. Implications through perspective changes and behaviour makes you take another look at what exactly is going on and who the main characters really
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: GOTH リストカット事件 More titlesInformationType: Novel
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 6
Status: Finished
Published: Oct 30, 2001 to Jul 3, 2002
Theme:
Psychological
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The Sneaker Authors:
Otsuichi (Story) StatisticsScore: N/A1 (scored by - users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #491622 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #29297
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Mar 5, 2022
I think I can see what the author was trying to do – to write about people that are so removed from the mental state of regular people their actions seem alien and unnatural to the reader. Small problem though – the author forgot to make this alternative interesting to read about.
You see, while the protagonist is interested in bizarre criminal cases, he’s not interested in actually doing anything with them. So most of the stories don’t get anything that feels like a conclusion. “I have deduced that you’re the culprit! Don’t care tho, go on with your business or whatever.” Now of course this ... |
