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kthedestroyer's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Yeah, there will be minor spoilers...eh, not that anyone is even reading this but just in case I thought I'd warn you
So yeah, we are back to Death Note. Did I expect this volume to be as good as it was? No, but if I knew before reading this one that I'll read the whole series, now I am sure of it.
Holly hell this was good. And I have two main reasons why:
a) L ... this guy... I love his aesthetic; this dude is smart as shit not to mention that he's extremely good-looking (that shouldn't be relevant but sorry it is... if I am reading manga I am allowed to include appearance as an important thing about a character) and he's so much more relatable than Light... like, he walks around barefoot... I do that all the time when at home
and b) Ryuk ... I don't think he was as hilarious in volume one... no, no he wasn't... because there were no APPLES... this was definitely the best scene in this manga when he (it? don't attack me for not using the right pronouns please... dude never specified if he identifies as a hedgehog or a hawk) acted like a stubborn lazy child who didn't get a cookie
So yeah, this volume was really good. Would recommend. And if you are still undecided let me try to convince you by saying that it sometimes gives off the same vibe as Six of Crows or La Casa de Papel. So yeah, you basically feel a bit dumber than usual but you are fine with it.
So yeah, we are back to Death Note. Did I expect this volume to be as good as it was? No, but if I knew before reading this one that I'll read the whole series, now I am sure of it.
Holly hell this was good. And I have two main reasons why:
a) L ... this guy... I love his aesthetic; this dude is smart as shit not to mention that he's extremely good-looking (that shouldn't be relevant but sorry it is... if I am reading manga I am allowed to include appearance as an important thing about a character) and he's so much more relatable than Light... like, he walks around barefoot... I do that all the time when at home
and b) Ryuk ... I don't think he was as hilarious in volume one... no, no he wasn't... because there were no APPLES... this was definitely the best scene in this manga when he (it? don't attack me for not using the right pronouns please... dude never specified if he identifies as a hedgehog or a hawk) acted like a stubborn lazy child who didn't get a cookie
So yeah, this volume was really good. Would recommend. And if you are still undecided let me try to convince you by saying that it sometimes gives off the same vibe as Six of Crows or La Casa de Papel. So yeah, you basically feel a bit dumber than usual but you are fine with it.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
brittanythechronicreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
darred9267's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death
gabrielleclarke05's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It was so good but slightly less eventful than the first. I loved it though
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Murder
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Murder
taleofabibliophile'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? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Car accident
Minor: Sexism
booksthatburn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Sexism
moonlit_paperbacks's review against another edition
challenging
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Minor: Death
lillian_delphi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed this just as much as, if not more than, Volume 1.
The stakes just get higher, the characters smarter and the reader more intrigued. I really, really liked Volume 2!
The stakes just get higher, the characters smarter and the reader more intrigued. I really, really liked Volume 2!
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide
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