The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
silquesoleil's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, the revelations! Oh, the angst!
So, finally we know why Break came up with his opinion about sealed royalty and it’s funny that he and Gil have something in common after all.
But the part I loved most was the festival of St. Bridget, when Oz met little Echo. Oh, I love her so! While Break is my favorite male character of the series, Echo is by far my favorite female character (due to all the things we find out about her in this volume and the next one) and it’s so great that she gets to spend some time alone and finally finds out what happiness is. And she gets to speak her mind! Aw, I feel so sorry for her, being considered as a mere tool by her masters (and getting molested by Vincent, as well!) – Oz is probably the first one who cares about what she thinks and the one who makes her aware that she has the right to make a choice, as well.
I swear, this manga will destroy me some day, because I’m torn between being thrilled and feeling sorry for the characters. “Poor [insert name of character]” is what I keep on thinking. This time it was “poor Echo” and “poor Gil” (not “poor Break” because of the cute moment between him, Oz and Gil which outshines his dark past, a past that he doesn’t seem to struggle with so hard. I guess.)
And then the incredibly angsty moment between Vincent and Gil – seriously those two are the pair of brothers with the most unhealthy relationship! And I say that although I now know Anri and Shiro Yoshiwara from “Adekan”, so that means a lot!
From the storyteller’s view, Vincent is an incredibly interesting character, but from the view of a reader – no, I don’t want to know so much about Vincent, I’m too scared by what I’ve already seen. -.- I mean… slicing stuffed animals aside – how can a man so insane have the wits to manipulate his brother so well? Just a few words and Gil is a crumpled mess – HOW DOES HE DO THAT? Most intense moment I’ve ever witnessed since playing Final Fantasy VII.
I’m too messed up for some smart final words.
So, finally we know why Break came up with his opinion about sealed royalty and it’s funny that he and Gil have something in common after all.
But the part I loved most was the festival of St. Bridget, when Oz met little Echo. Oh, I love her so! While Break is my favorite male character of the series, Echo is by far my favorite female character (due to all the things we find out about her in this volume and the next one) and it’s so great that she gets to spend some time alone and finally finds out what happiness is. And she gets to speak her mind! Aw, I feel so sorry for her, being considered as a mere tool by her masters (and getting molested by Vincent, as well!) – Oz is probably the first one who cares about what she thinks and the one who makes her aware that she has the right to make a choice, as well.
I swear, this manga will destroy me some day, because I’m torn between being thrilled and feeling sorry for the characters. “Poor [insert name of character]” is what I keep on thinking. This time it was “poor Echo” and “poor Gil” (not “poor Break” because of the cute moment between him, Oz and Gil which outshines his dark past, a past that he doesn’t seem to struggle with so hard. I guess.)
And then the incredibly angsty moment between Vincent and Gil – seriously those two are the pair of brothers with the most unhealthy relationship! And I say that although I now know Anri and Shiro Yoshiwara from “Adekan”, so that means a lot!
From the storyteller’s view, Vincent is an incredibly interesting character, but from the view of a reader – no, I don’t want to know so much about Vincent, I’m too scared by what I’ve already seen. -.- I mean… slicing stuffed animals aside – how can a man so insane have the wits to manipulate his brother so well? Just a few words and Gil is a crumpled mess – HOW DOES HE DO THAT? Most intense moment I’ve ever witnessed since playing Final Fantasy VII.
I’m too messed up for some smart final words.
andreavisbal240's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love Cheshire Cat
lambageddon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
softrosemint's review against another edition
4.0
Somehow, Gilbert seems to need therapy most of all.
echo_bastralle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
5.0
silly_pick's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
misssusan's review against another edition
3.0
Thank God for wikipedia. I was confused about what was happening this volume – why is it news that Alice and the Intention of the Abyss are connected (apparently sisters)? Didn't we know that from the first volume? Wasn't the whole premise that Oz makes a deal with the intention of the abyss aka B. Rabbit who manifests as Alice? – but reading over the Pandora Hearts article clarified a lot of the plot for me. It also spoiled me up to chapter 70 but ehhh. Sacrifices must be made in these situations. -shrugs- Anyways, I liked this volume despite my confusion. The art is great and the revelation that Gilbert is as unhinged as the rest of the cast interesting. (Seriously, is anyone in Pandora Hearts entirely sane?) Vincent is a creepy confusing dude and I look forward to seeing how he'll be explained. 3 stars
angeliq_star's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0