Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito

Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection (Junji Ito)

by Junji Ito

An innocent love becomes a bloody hell in another superb collection by master of horror Junji Ito.

Ryusuke returns to the town he once lived in because rumors are swirling about girls killing themselves after encountering a bewitchingly handsome young man. Harboring his own secret from time spent in this town, Ryusuke attempts to capture the beautiful boy and close the case, but…

Starting with the strikingly bloody “Lovesickness,” this volume collects ten stories showcasing horror master Junji Ito in peak form, including “The Strange Hikizuri Siblings” and “The Rib Woman.”

Reviewed by bearley on

4 of 5 stars

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I preferred the short stories to the main Lovesickness, but it was still another great read.

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