Metamorphosis Paperback – March 31, 2017

Pros :• Arrived many days before amazon's earliest provided date [ordered 22nd and arrived 25th]• The book is packaged with some bubble wrap, as to avoid possible damage• The book comes in a nondescript brown box, with nothing more than a tracking sticker and packing tape• The book itself comes with a "dust jacket," which overall looks nice, as it has a colored illustration on it• The book includes some exclusive drawings, which are not included in the online versions, which provides a smooth transition from the first half of the story to the other half by including other interactions with some men, as opposed to a sudden and possibly confusing change• The book also includes an afterword by the author• The drawings are well made, and look fairly realistic• Even though the drawings themselves were originally digital, they have a high resolution in the book• The pages aren't flimsy either, it's not like they're from a stack of printer paper or anything similar• The story itself is a good one, although it may be a bit hard for some people to get through it all in one sitting• Partially because, it's quite a lengthy one, and two, because it is a somewhat tragic one• The story is also professionally translated, and reads perfectly in English, as opposed to the online versions• All other aspects of the drawings, such as sounds, are also translated into English• Furthermore, nothing in the story is censored in the slightest• The story is also not not repetitive, as it explores many different aspects of her life, and places her in numerous situations and places• It also is not entirely focused on her interactions with men either, as the story manages to incorporate and show her relationships with friends and family too.• The character also makes numerous changes in attitude and motivation throughout the story, which provides and helps create a more complex story with lifelike motives and characters, which adds to the saddening ending as you tend to get attached to the character in some manner.• Finally, the story includes a twist at the end that is not commonplace in your usual H-manga, so you're in for a surprise when you read this.Cons :• The aforementioned dust jacket would seem more appropriate for a hardback book, and can be accidentally bent if not handled carefully when storing/hiding it, however, it can be taken off, so it's not too much of an issue.• Even though the book does provide a listing of chapters with according page numbers, the pages themselves aren't numbered.Image 1 : Front cover/dust jacket and discreet packagingImage 2 : Shows level of detail in each pageOverall, the book is well made, perfectly translated, discreetly packaged, and has a wonderfully diverse story with lifelike characters and motives that will seriously make you question if this story was based off of true events. I recommend this book to everyone, including long time readers of H-manga / erotic manga, and even to newcomers of this sub-genre, however I must recommend that they not be too squeamish or lighthearted, as it will come across as disturbing.5/5 stars.

I originally read this manga online for free, but decided to purchase the hardcopy on amazon. Simply put, it is one of the best stories I have ever seen, a true Greek tragedy, and I wanted to support the author.The story in a NUTshell (pun intended) is about this girl who wants to have friends. She decided to have a makeover on her first day of high school, and she turned out to be pretty successful. Unfortunately, she meets up with the wrong people and her life starts spiraling downwards.The author is VERY descriptive and puts a lot of detail in the drawings. The reason why this story is one of my top 10, is because of how real it feels. This story doesn’t try to be edgy for the sake of being edgy, everything that happens, happens for a reason. I definitely recommend giving it a read and support the author by purchasing this book. I cannot describe how well written and drawn this manga is. WOW!!!

One can either take this work of art as hentai or a story with meaning. This manga realistically shows what can happen (and has happened) when you go down a path of drugs and prostitution. Yes, it’s explicit in every way, but the story is one that I believe anyone with a strong mentality should read. As for the book itself, I haven’t unwrapped it yet because I read it online and would prefer keep my copy sealed. But it is definitely good quality; it’s heavy, evenly printed pages (unlike yen press), and the cover artwork is beautiful. I just have to let you know that the back cover was quite a surprise. I would expect something far more explicit than the front cover (and disturbing if you aren’t already familiar with the contents of the book). I had no warning so just keep that in mind.But overall, I have to recommend this work.

A true masterpiece of the modern era! This novel had me and my boyfriend absolutely hooked. Twist after twist, just when you think it reaches the climax, the story keeps going! And the ending was definitely not your typical, cliche rom-com finale. Even Shakespeare and Wordsworth would have been impressed with the quality of this novel, no doubt about it.Just like any literary masterpiece, there will always be naysayers. Don't let their uncultured opinions misguide you; their simple minds cannot comprehend such literary depth. This is not a novel for beginners; it will leave a lasting reminiscence on the reader. Like all classical works, it takes one of sophistication and prudence to fully understand the novel.Don't hesitate, pick up a copy and start your journey down the enlightened path!

I thought I liked dark stories. I've read plenty before and watched a lot of anime that is just down right depressing, however, I'm not well-versed with everything out there.This story?Well, I only just finished it but the cruelty Saki suffered from everyone around her, especially the further she falls, it was tough to keep reading. But I kept going... wondering where this trainwreck ends. I'm not sure if I'll be able to read it again for another couple years.The only complaint I have is that I wish there was a little bit more at the very end. I get what had most likely happened, but even a few extra pages to show some of the gap would have been nice.

La historia en general es realmente buena a pesar de ser H y la calidad de materiales de los que está hecho son buenos pero llegó con pequeños daños en la parte de la cubierta y cubre polvos pero no es algo que afecte mucho

Uma história densa, tensa e com um desfecho intrigante. Tem-se a transformação da protagonista, uma estudante simples, numa "gal", que segue se em decadente transformação para "se encontrar" até o desfecho, numa descida até o inferno na terra.Como hentai, é sem censura, com um traço elegante e excitante. Lida com vários fetiches, embora alguns sejam bem específicos, podendo desagradar leitores mais sensíveis. Uma obra peculiar e interessante para quem gosta de hentai com história, com reflexos da sociedade, com algumas críticas bem colocadas.

Do you like soul wrenching coming of age stories? Do you like feeding your feelings into the abyss? Do you like shameful gaps that make you feel like a disgusting degenerate?A must read book about a girl coming of age. Sure, she has some missteps along the way, but who doesn't?

Köpte denna på grund av alla memes. Det är svårt att sätta ett betyg på denna bok. Å ena sidan är det rent skräp som bara skulle ha en stjärna. Å andra sidan så berättar den en väldigt hemsk och sorglig historia om hur lätt livet kan ta en annan väg än den man tänkt sig. Det värsta är att liknande historier säkert hänt i verkligheten flera gånger så man får sig en tankeställare och för detta skulle den ha fem stjärnor. Därför blir betyget mitt emellan. Jag viste ungefär vad jag gav mig in på men skulle inte rekommendera denna till den känsliga. Läs på egen risk :)

Of your a week and into that just don't lend it to others as you may find the pages sticky also it's not a book you really want to display unless you have nothing to hide and don't care what others think