I just finished Uketsu’s 変な絵 (Strange Pictures), and I don’t think I’ve been more immersed in any other book! I wouldn’t consider myself an expert at reading comprehension, but I found Uketsu’s writing style pretty direct and easy to understand for someone around N3 (with a dictionary for new words, ofc 😂). I would seriously recommend this book along with his 変な家 series to any horror-mystery fan trying to learn Japanese.
I’ve been learning for roughly 5 years and only began reading real material within the past year. Whenever I’m feeling unmotivated I look back on all the progress I’ve made—remember that if you put in the effort, you can do things you never thought were possible!!
by ashmerit