📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 8📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 Ever since I read all of Shūzō Oshimi’s work available in the West, I’ve been searching for authors with a similar style — and I must say, Ryo Minenami is by far the closest I’ve found. The frequent comparisons between this work and “Blood on the Tracks” are understandable, especially regarding the relationship between Reiji and his mother. However, unlike Oshimi’s story, the web of human relationships here is much more complex, with each one carrying its own distinct characteristics. In this volume, the author continues…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 7📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 After the devastating storm that was the previous volume, Reiji and his mother are now in the hospital, recovering from the recent events. During his convalescence, Reiji is visited by several people, including Gen — his childhood friend who, over time, became his bully. In this reunion, Gen reveals the reasons behind his behaviour and shows that, despite everything, he still cares deeply for Reiji. Another volume filled with a complex web of human relationships and raw, emotional tension. An extraordinary series, perfect for those who…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 6📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 This volume dives headfirst into a narrative style reminiscent of “Blood on the Tracks”. Here, we travel back into Kosaku Esemori’s past, witnessing how he arrived in the village and how he first met Reiji’s mother. Back in the present, the tensions surrounding Reiji are reaching a boiling point, with the web of intrigue between the various characters taking center stage. The masks come off — if there was still any doubt — and it becomes clear just how much manipulation Reiji is subjected to from…