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pickett22's review against another edition
3.0
The only ongoing female character is so pure and sweet that she can hear the cries of the lonely, even if the one who is lonely is the wind and wouldn't typically have feelings. 😒😒😒
dance64's review against another edition
3.0
This is probably my least favorite installment, and probably because to me, there was a shit ton of information going on, but not a lot of action actually happening. I'm also just not a huge fan of the world(s) they visit. They're just kind of blegh to me.
opalamber's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
reeno's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
5.0
beththebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
I don't usually post more than once when I'm reading a series, especially manga, because it all goes so fast and is usually pretty consistent.
But with this story, as with the parallel-universe story of Xxxholic, I find it gets better as it goes along. Volumes 6, 7 and this one have showed increasing originality and interest in the plots, as well as new insights into the characters--particularly our hero, young Syoran.
We learn a bit more about Syoran's history and his feelings about having no memories of his life before his mentor/adoptive father found him. Also, Sakura has evolved from a helpless female (admittedly, most of her memory was stolen and that's what they've been recovering) to helping out wherever she can (though not in war) and having insights and gifts no one else in the group has. Even Mokona's personality has developed (pretty impressive for a creature who's basically a sentient magical plushie)
Thus, I've bumped up my review from 3 stars to 4.
But with this story, as with the parallel-universe story of Xxxholic, I find it gets better as it goes along. Volumes 6, 7 and this one have showed increasing originality and interest in the plots, as well as new insights into the characters--particularly our hero, young Syoran.
We learn a bit more about Syoran's history and his feelings about having no memories of his life before his mentor/adoptive father found him. Also, Sakura has evolved from a helpless female (admittedly, most of her memory was stolen and that's what they've been recovering) to helping out wherever she can (though not in war) and having insights and gifts no one else in the group has. Even Mokona's personality has developed (pretty impressive for a creature who's basically a sentient magical plushie)
Thus, I've bumped up my review from 3 stars to 4.
vermidian's review against another edition
4.0
I'm tired of writing these reviews, but I really am not loving the concept of this world so much. However, the art and the characters are great.
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
3.75
I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as previous volumes, but it was still an interesting continuation of the story.
count_zero's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book, I like the new universe from this volume, and I'll have a review up on Bureau42 on the 25th.
nonesensed's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Once more in a new world, this one a jungle full of furry creatures fearful of a monster demanding sacrifices, the crew try to figure out how to deal with not getting the feather from the previous world along with finding the one in this new place. This place might be even less what it seems than usual.
A cute and fun entry that had deliciously dark undertones! Still very curious on where all this is going and what the whole deal with Fai & Syaoran's past & Sakura's magic is. Kurogane seems pretty straightforward, but who knows, he might be a part of some master plan too. On to the next volume!
A cute and fun entry that had deliciously dark undertones! Still very curious on where all this is going and what the whole deal with Fai & Syaoran's past & Sakura's magic is. Kurogane seems pretty straightforward, but who knows, he might be a part of some master plan too. On to the next volume!