niteskyi's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emory's review
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
General thoughts on the series at this point:
The writing in regards to the difference between citizens of No.6 and elsewhere is starting to grate on me; not because it's not a good concept but because every time it's mentioned there's paragraphs upon paragraphs of something we just heard about in depth not a chapter earlier. We just keep hitting the same note, which maybe wouldn't have bothered me as much had I read these as they cameout and not all at once, but even within the same volume it gets repetitive.
Also not sure how I feel about the development that No. 6 has only been around for what is maybe 40 or 50 years? And that there's groups of people living underground in caves that Nezumi used to be a part of. That was a bit of an odd turn in the story and it disappointed me a bit. Still looking forward to finishing the series.
The writing in regards to the difference between citizens of No.6 and elsewhere is starting to grate on me; not because it's not a good concept but because every time it's mentioned there's paragraphs upon paragraphs of something we just heard about in depth not a chapter earlier. We just keep hitting the same note, which maybe wouldn't have bothered me as much had I read these as they cameout and not all at once, but even within the same volume it gets repetitive.
Also not sure how I feel about the development that No. 6 has only been around for what is maybe 40 or 50 years? And that there's groups of people living underground in caves that Nezumi used to be a part of. That was a bit of an odd turn in the story and it disappointed me a bit. Still looking forward to finishing the series.
zeyazlin's review against another edition
4.0
"People can't become God. Humans can't create Paradise. You guys thought you could be God, an almighty Creator. You thought you were all-powerful. That moment is when you fell. You began to corrupt. The cogwheels started turning backwards. You stopped paying heed to people's feelings, and their suffering and brutality were no longer in your line of sight. All you had was your greed to satisfy your ideologies-no, your own selfish desires."
The fact that Shion felt guilty for what happened to Nezumi in the past is suffocating. Also everything that happened here... When Nezumi called Shion nature as monster and he making Shion as an allegory of No.6... wow.
maurits's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ouchie ouchie my view of myself has been shattered
andreapoulain's review against another edition
3.0
La cosa con No. 6 es que cada volumen es una parte de un libro más grande. Pero bueno, a veces pasa con las light novels.
laurapr8's review against another edition
4.0
Sasoru ha visto la verdadera naturaleza de Shion <3 Si es que este chico es amor, ya lo decía yo. A ver si Nezumi se da cuenta también y se calma un poco (sé que no, pero soñar es gratis).
darlingslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
"They were beautiful like the dawning sky.
A lightening sky at morning conjoined somewhere with the hope of life. It was a glow that lauded people who had resolved to live, or at least try to live, through today. That was why it was beautiful.
I've gotten so much hope from the beauty of these eyes."
This volume was absolutely incredible. The intensity reaches impossible peaks as Nezumi and Shion get closer and closer to the Correctional Facility. Everyone around them prepares for the massacre that is going to be the Holy Day. And I absolutely loved it !
We finally get more information on Nezumi and his past, which was as interesting as it was heartbreaking. It is also linked with new informations about the origins of No. 6. There's still so much more we have to learn, but the pieces of the puzzle are coming into place, and what an horrible picture it paints. It's getting really critical of human nature and the society we live in today. The story is getting darker and darker and I don't think I'm ready for the heartbreak of the last three volumes.
I'm always in awe of how well written every character is. The psychology of Shion especially is so complex, I feel like I could write an entire novel about it. In this especially, seeing him coming to terms with very complex ethical issues that their different encounters brought up was so interesting. It did slow the pace down a lot, but I feel like it does accomplish his purpose wonderfully. It also serves in building his relationship with Nezumi even more.
I'm half excited half terrified of reading the next one, especially knowing what's coming. But I can't wait to see just how much the novel will bring to the events I remember.
asami_kukomi's review against another edition
3.0
The plot thickens! This volume focused more on Nezumi's past and the birth of No.6 which was great. It was an enjoyable, quick read and I can't wait to read the next volume! Finally, they've come so far! Reunion will come!
aranzaodette7's review against another edition
3.0
This book was about Nezumi's past and the beginning of no.6, so I enjoyed know more of Nezumi, he's very interesting.
Also all the restictions in number 6 and his false idea of utopia are interesting too.
Also all the restictions in number 6 and his false idea of utopia are interesting too.
caphewritings's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Khá buồn khi cho tập này 3.5 sao thay vì cao hơn, bởi vì cuối cùng mình cũng được biết về backstory của Nezumi, nhưng tình tiết diễn ra chậm quá. Chậm đến mức gần như không có gì xảy ra. Tập này về cơ bản chỉ để cập nhật tình hình + kể về quá khứ của Nezumi. Chuyển cảnh nhiều đoạn không được mượt, kiểu tự dưng đhs đã chuyển sang cảnh khác rồi? Được cái Nezumi và Shion vẫn đáng yêu lắm. Tụi nó thương nhau cực kì, và không ngần ngại thể hiện điều đó. Mình không nghĩ tụi nó thể hiện tình cảm nhiều đến mức đó trong các tập trước? Hơi buồn vì đến cả điều này cũng không làm mình đỡ chán khi đọc quyển này. (Cả series dài có đoạn tình tiết nhanh có đoạn tình tiết chậm cũng bình thường, nhưng tại chia thành nhiều light novel nhỏ thì nguyên một quyển không có gì xảy ra cũng hơi... nản.)
Được cái dịch thuật tập này ổn lắm nha.
Khá buồn khi cho tập này 3.5 sao thay vì cao hơn, bởi vì cuối cùng mình cũng được biết về backstory của Nezumi, nhưng tình tiết diễn ra chậm quá. Chậm đến mức gần như không có gì xảy ra. Tập này về cơ bản chỉ để cập nhật tình hình + kể về quá khứ của Nezumi. Chuyển cảnh nhiều đoạn không được mượt, kiểu tự dưng đhs đã chuyển sang cảnh khác rồi? Được cái Nezumi và Shion vẫn đáng yêu lắm. Tụi nó thương nhau cực kì, và không ngần ngại thể hiện điều đó. Mình không nghĩ tụi nó thể hiện tình cảm nhiều đến mức đó trong các tập trước? Hơi buồn vì đến cả điều này cũng không làm mình đỡ chán khi đọc quyển này. (Cả series dài có đoạn tình tiết nhanh có đoạn tình tiết chậm cũng bình thường, nhưng tại chia thành nhiều light novel nhỏ thì nguyên một quyển không có gì xảy ra cũng hơi... nản.)
Được cái dịch thuật tập này ổn lắm nha.
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