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From the Red Fog, Vol. 5 by Mosae Nohara, 野原もさえ

mikathereviewer's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Disappointing ending. The Jack the Ripper part was good and I also only started reading this book as allegedly it was about Jack the Ripper so I'm glad to finally have seen it, but unfortunately with the 3rd volume the worst. I know the manga is completed, but it felt like further production was cancelled rather than it having an open ending like most might think. 

There was lots of potential and personally the first volume was my favourite and also the only one who seemed to have potential to be carried on, but the volumes change from themes. From dark to rather action rich (battle scene, where Ruwanda becomes an assasin), to a soft and light-hearted book (mother-son-relationship in volume 3) and back to the dark themes. Even though we went back to the dark themes in volume 4 it was different and not that emotional anymore like for example in volume 1. I think the manga could have been better if it sticked to a plot or would have had a main plot rather than multiple ones.

I disliked the fact how Ivan wasn't aware of how his father was a bad person and put instead the blame to money, instead of facing the truth.
Also, how Macalo's throat was cut open by Ruwanda and she still somehow survived this (not even a scar was on her drawn design)
And lastly, how a police officer immediately shoots at someone instead of telling the person first to put their hands up. As long as the officer didn't got attacked directly or someone else was (the other person was already dead), he has no right to shoot immediately

Overall, the book ending was a disappointment and I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone as there is no consistence whatsoever.

mizugozreh's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

explorebooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0