Bakemonogatari: Monster Tale
Also known as: Bakemonogatari, 化物語, Hitagi Crab, Mayoi Snail, Suruga Monkey, Nadeko Snake, Tsubasa Cat, ปกรณัมของเหล่าภูต, Bakemonogatari - Légendes chimériques
by NISIOISIN
The first part of the Monogatari Series. There’s a girl at their school who is always ill. She routinely arrives late, leaves early, or doesn’t show up at all, and skips gym as a matter of course. She’s pretty, and the boys take to whispering that she’s a cloistered princess. As the self-described worst loser in her class soon finds out, they just don’t know what a monster she is. So begins a tale of mysterious maladies that are supernatural in origin yet deeply revealing of the human psyche, a set of case files as given to unexpected feeling as it is to irreverent humour. (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: The English release and the JP ebook edition have Bakemonogatari split across three volumes, instead of the original two volumes.
- Chapters available
- 41
- Type
- Light novel
The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A stylish, talky supernatural mystery whose dialogue-heavy approach rewards patient readers, though it demands tolerance for a dense verbal style.
Pros
- Sharp, witty dialogue with real craft
- A distinctive, playful supernatural premise
- A compact run of two volumes
Cons
- Long stretches of talk can feel slow
- Heavy wordplay can be tiring
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Read the full take
Bakemonogatari is a supernatural mystery that spends most of its energy on conversation, and that is either its charm or its barrier. Short version: a student with a strange past meets a string of odd people with stranger problems. The dialogue is the main draw. It is witty, layered and quick, with a rhythm that makes each exchange feel deliberate. The supernatural elements are distinctive, and the series treats its mysteries with real playfulness. The trade-off is density. Long stretches of talk can feel slow, and the wordplay can be tiring for readers who prefer straightforward storytelling. The narrative also rewards rereading in ways that some will find unfocused and others will see as the point. The series is compact, which keeps the experience manageable. For readers who enjoy clever conversation and atmospheric mysteries, it is a strong pick. Expect a talky ride that repays attention.
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