Before You Go Extinct by Takashi Ushiroyato and art by Kanato Abiko

 


This was an interesting little read that dealt with a lot of end-of-life questions. I think the overall moral by the end is to find something to live for, even if it seems silly or frivolous or pointless. I found each of the animals' stories to be interesting and in some cases completely relatable. 

This is definitely going to make one think about their life choices so I wouldn't go into this thinking it's going to be a quick and easy read. It's also pretty brutal in its violence, but I think it would be impossible to tell this story without it. 

Overall, I'm not sure I'd recommend this to the average manga reader, but I would for people who enjoy literary fiction. 

As always thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha for the eArc!



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