Monster , by Naoki Urasawa

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a Japanese neurosurgeon who is working in Germany. He is one of the most skilled neurosurgeons at the hospital and has a genuine passion for saving people and giving them another chance at life. When he comes to a realization that there is a great corruption in the politics of the hospital system, with certain people getting prioritized to be treated regarding their social/political status, he decides to go against the grain and give others a fair chance. Doing this causes a series of events to occur which unleashes one of the most psychopathic serial killers Germany has ever seen, and it is now up to him to deal with the consequences.

This manga is fantastic. All around this volume is perfection. It has great pacing, I found it go straight to the point without it getting confusing. It sets up a thrilling story, with the first volume already having a twist at the end. We get great insight into the characters and how they are. We understand the conflict of the main character well. The art style is also great, with the gritty illustrations perfectly reflecting the tone of the book. This manga takes itself very seriously and would be great for people who aren't interested in manga or who want to get into it. I would certainly recommend Naoki Urasawa's Monster , by Naoki Urasawato, to my friends.

Reviewed by RW, Grade 12

Glendale Central Library