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The Flowers of Evil - Complete 4

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The Flowers of Evil - Complete 4 brings together volumes 7 to 9 of Shuzo Oshimi's acclaimed teen romance series. This oversized edition follows Takao Kasuga as he returns to his hometown after his grandfather falls ill, confronting his past and those he hurt. The story delves into middle school life, complex relationships, and the influence of Baudelaire's poetry, culminating in a poignant view of Kasuga and Sawa Nakamura's first fateful encounter from her perspective.
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This graphic novel is suited to readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven stories with psychological depth, especially teenagers and young adults navigating themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth.

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The first combined edition of The Flowers of Evil features volumes 1-3 of this best-selling and acclaimed series.

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The New York Times bestselling teen romance series featuring volumes 7-9 combined into one oversized edition. Fans will be delighted to reconnect with bookworm Takao Kasuga, pretty and smart Nanako Saeki, and class weirdo Sawa Nakamura as these characters navigate middle school, love, finding their own identities, and Baudelaire's poetry.

After his grandfather falls ill, Kasuga goes with his parents back to Gunmaβ€”his first trip back to his hometown ever since the incident with Nakamuraβ€”and Kasuga must confront the friends and family he hurt in the past. A former classmate gives him a tip regarding Nakamura's current whereabouts, but will he have the courage to track her down and ask her the question that has haunted him since that day?

In this final instalment, time passes and people grow, change and heal, and we get a glimpse into the first fateful encounter between Nakamura and Kasuga, from her point of view...

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Critics praise Oshimi's work for blending unsettling themes with hopeful resolutions and character growth. The Flowers of Evil is recognised as a classic coming-of-age tale that explores the fragility of life and the importance of perspective, creating a fable-like narrative that resonates beyond the horror elements. — ComicsVerse

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781945054747

Publisher: Vertical, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Vertical, Inc.

Illustration: 402 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 402

About the Author

Winner of the most important comics awards for newcomers, the Tetsuya Chiba Award in 2001, Oshimi has been penning quirky slice-of-life dramas now for over a decade for major manga publishers including Kodansha. After drawing nine series, Oshimi's star began to rise in 2008 with the release of his first hit, Drifting Net Cafe. This horror-themed homage to the legendary Kazu Umezzo work, Drifting Classroom, was adapted into a live-action series, and propelled Oshimi onto an international stage. He would soon reach new heights in 2009 with The Flowers of Evil. In 2010 and 2011, the property quietly landed on numerous must-read lists and helped revitalize the shonen genre.

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