Back to Wraithraiser93's Profile Wraithraiser93's Profile

After reading the many reviews posted here. I thought my opinion might add some value to prospective readers.

This story does not stick to traditional storytelling norms, and I must say left me feeling bemused. After some reflection, I realised that if I disregard my expectations, which have been set by the many stories that came before this one, I can allow myself to truely enjoy what is being presented here.

This story is primarily a character story and the events exist as though they might in reality. This left me often a little dissatisfied as important events sometimes seemed meaningless and the truths of ... the infection are exposed only enough to generate more questions. This chaos had me hunting for thematic relevance and meaning, but as is the way of the world, there is no inherent meaning. Our characters are often believably flawed and not just in ways that make them sympathetic or more likeable but in fact often does the opposite.

In recent years I find myself losing my adoration for allegory. I often have too many of my own world views to lap up the clearly defined teachings stories present to me. In this story, that certainly is not an issue. I was free to make my own judgements of characters and my own assessments of events without fighting a predominant narrative.

If you're looking for a manga which is deeply thematic, has a clear message and neatly ties up its loose ends, then this story may not be for you.
Instead where this story excels is in its authenticity. The story might seem slow if you're looking for the next major plot beat, however, if you just enjoy the characters and the presentation of the world then you'll certainly have a good time. The entertainment value here is the beautiful art, the enigmatic infection, the horrifying struggle to survive, and all the tension and heartbreak that comes with that.

With this story, more than most, your milage may vary. For me this story stands out as a unique take on the zombie genre and a fresh approach to storytelling.

Characters: 8/10
The characters felt real but the women are written a little shallow and seemed more like a man's understanding of women than a true representation of them.

Plot: 8/10
The creativity brought to the genre was fascinating and despite the lack of a complete resolution, left me with plenty to speculate on and enjoy after the fact.

Art: 10/10
The Art is amazing and the warped and first person perspectives we're engaging and visually appealing. The city scapes were beautiful and a much needed respite from the grotesque depictions of the infected.

Enjoyment: 9/10
I truly believe the dissatisfaction some people feel about this story is a testament to how engaging this story really is. When endings fall foul of expectations it hurts all the more, so be warned.
As a dyslexic my reading pace is often slow and I fatigue quickly during a single reading instance. However, against the odds this story had me reading deep into the night with the notion that I would stop after the next chapter.

Overall: 8.75/10

I think if you read 11 chapters you'll probably know whether the story is for you or not. If you don’t like the first 10 chapters and stick around for the action you might end up disappointed as the story leads with its best foot forward.