Review: Chilling Study of Alcoholism
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2014
Fascinating concept turning this novella not only into a paranormal and a study on alcoholism, but also into metaphor with the demon being the alcoholism taking over her life and turning her into a monster. Taking it at surface only, it is a fun story, rich with Japanese cultural color from the demon as a shojo, to Hiraku and how entrenched she still was with Japanese traditions even with living in London, and plenty of paranormal moments with the demon threatening her, to even some brief moments of hopeful romance, while having a dark undercurrent of serious issues such as alcoholism and abuse. Definitely worth the price tag!