Sugiru Juunana no Haru

It took me a long time to decide whether to rate this manga with a 9 or with a 10.

As the manga review states, Takashi -a very intelligent and kind boy- starts behaving strangely as his 17th birthday approaches. He becomes cold, isolated and even cruel. And something tragic happens because of that. His cousin -who is the same age as him- starts investigating, and strange things start happening to him as well.

I can say, without fear of writing a spoiler, that this is a ghost story... because it is already crystal clear by the second or third chapter, that there is a ghost involved. The rest, however, I will leave for you to discover, as you read.

The story is really intriguing, and it keeps you hooked. The plot is very good, so are the characters. I also like the art, which is very realistic, and has very good backgrounds too.

The only reserve I have lies in the last two chapters. It isn't that I don't like the way the manga ends... the ending is fine, but I have certain issues with the way it was narrated.

The 13th chapter is too explanatory. I don't like it when I am explained things I have already realized myself... readers should be trusted more. But it isn't that much of an issue... as it's only a couple of pages I would get rid of.

The last chapter gets a little bit messy at a particular point... unlike the rest of the manga, which has a great pace and is very clear, despite the strange things that happen.

These two issues are what prevented me from rating "Sugiru Juunana no Haru" with a 10... but, the manga is definitely worth reading.

Sugiru Juushichi no Haru is a story that will leave you standing on your toes!? Its an amazing story that will leave you wanting for more!? Its a great horror, or you could say a little mystery and thriller?! I don't want to ruin the story for you guys!? Try to read it!?

The art is great?! very clean and crisp!? the guys are beautifully drawn?! well even the background of the story is depicted very realistically!? It will keep you drawn to the very end!?

The characters are amazing?! you could relate urself to them!? they are ur everyday normal people?! nothing special about them!? very simple, clean-cut people!? Some character you will sympathize with!? others you want to just kill and SAY WHY DID THEY DO THAT!? :p

I really for one enjoyed the story!? I said before is has an air of mystery surrounding it!? U keep thinking why is this happening!? why!? Its all short 14 chapter manga u can finish it within 2-3 hours!?

The writer of the book is amazing she even wrote GHOST HUNT and SHIKI!? all amazing works as well!?

Hope you enjoy the story as much as i did :P