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justcallmeemily's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Stalking
fieldofhats's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fantastic, gripping story that will suck you in and make you want to read deep into the night. It’s intense and often humorous. It loses one star for being misogynistic; there are some moments when Light (the main character) disregards female characters, and one scene where he contemplates holding a woman down by force so she can’t reveal his secret.
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Murder
maeverose's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Read: 8-11-22
Re reading the series for the first time since I was 14. Favorite characters are definitely still L and Ryuk. Love Ryuk’s fashion style. An icon. Honestly don’t care abt anyone else yet lol. But I’m enjoying it for the nostalgia.
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death and Murder
Minor: Sexism
booksthatburn's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death
Minor: Sexism
lillian_delphi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A work of genius!
Volume 1 of Death Note was something quite strange, but at the same time, something very interesting. The way I see this book, it deals with morals and what different people believe to be right. This is, of course, an intriguing topic as most people's morals differ.
The main character, Light, is a teenage boy who happens to find a mysterious notebook on the ground one day. He soon discovers that this notebook has unbelievable abilities and that he can use these abilities to rid the world of evil. He sets out with good intentions, but do his intentions remain pure...?
There is so much thought that goes into an intricate plot-line such as in Death Note and the authors really did a smashing job, in my opinion.
Volume 1 of Death Note was something quite strange, but at the same time, something very interesting. The way I see this book, it deals with morals and what different people believe to be right. This is, of course, an intriguing topic as most people's morals differ.
The main character, Light, is a teenage boy who happens to find a mysterious notebook on the ground one day. He soon discovers that this notebook has unbelievable abilities and that he can use these abilities to rid the world of evil. He sets out with good intentions, but do his intentions remain pure...?
There is so much thought that goes into an intricate plot-line such as in Death Note and the authors really did a smashing job, in my opinion.
Graphic: Cursing and Death
Minor: Sexism
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