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raxorrr's review against another edition
2.0
2.25 stars
not taking into account its idiosyncrasies and inconsistencies, Perfect Blue makes for a solid thriller. I have to admit, the film did a much better job capturing the theme of obsession, but along with its exploration, it lost some of the essence of the original novel. The last act left me a little annoyed at the inconceivability of an otherwise very realistic fictional tale; that being said, the visceral, twisted gore is disgustingly good. being a translated work, I'm ignoring all grammatical and language errors but one thing I found uncomfortable was how raw and unnecessary some chapters were (and I don't mean the ones with gore)
not taking into account its idiosyncrasies and inconsistencies, Perfect Blue makes for a solid thriller. I have to admit, the film did a much better job capturing the theme of obsession, but along with its exploration, it lost some of the essence of the original novel. The last act left me a little annoyed at the inconceivability of an otherwise very realistic fictional tale; that being said, the visceral, twisted gore is disgustingly good. being a translated work, I'm ignoring all grammatical and language errors but one thing I found uncomfortable was how raw and unnecessary some chapters were (and I don't mean the ones with gore)
jisubunny's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I really liked it! There were a lot of differences from the movie but I think both are good and worth the read/watch!
Small warning that is gets quite gruesome in the last few chapters, especially the last chapter.
Small warning that is gets quite gruesome in the last few chapters, especially the last chapter.
melniksuzuki's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Death, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Stalking, Blood, Rape, Body horror, Sexual assault, Violence, and Torture
Minor: Child death
limina's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
This book was great. The movie differs from the source material, but I do think that both are great. The antagonist is seriously unhinged and sinister. This book is not for the faint of heart- look at the content warnings and just know that I'm serious about all of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Stalking, Murder, and Body horror
magnolia_berry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Rape, Violence, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Torture
drudeger's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Rape, and Misogyny
pbraue13's review against another edition
3.0
I prefer the film in retrospect as the book is fairly unremarkable, but still enjoyed it. Also the themes of celebrity - especially female celebrity - are even more relevant now. 3/5 stars!
jennygrc's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.0
nelsbels's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Perhaps the first time I’ve preferred the movie adaptation. The book seems a lot more focused on horror and less so on a compelling narrative or commentary on idol culture. Not sure if it’s the translation, but the writing is also a little clunky; there were a lot of similes that were odd and took me out of the story.
sreymey's review against another edition
1.0
It's quite dark. The plot is intricate and the visual presentation is a feast for the eyes. Its portrayal of toxic idol culture and how media affects a person's psychology to be a realistic presentation of contemporary society…