A review by darlingslibrary
No.6, Volume 6 by Atsuko Asano

5.0

"They were beautiful like the dawning sky.
A lightening sky at morning conjoined somewhere with the hope of life. It was a glow that lauded people who had resolved to live, or at least try to live, through today. That was why it was beautiful.
I've gotten so much hope from the beauty of these eyes."

This volume was absolutely incredible. The intensity reaches impossible peaks as Nezumi and Shion get closer and closer to the Correctional Facility. Everyone around them prepares for the massacre that is going to be the Holy Day. And I absolutely loved it !

We finally get more information on Nezumi and his past, which was as interesting as it was heartbreaking. It is also linked with new informations about the origins of No. 6. There's still so much more we have to learn, but the pieces of the puzzle are coming into place, and what an horrible picture it paints. It's getting really critical of human nature and the society we live in today. The story is getting darker and darker and I don't think I'm ready for the heartbreak of the last three volumes.

I'm always in awe of how well written every character is. The psychology of Shion especially is so complex, I feel like I could write an entire novel about it. In this especially, seeing him coming to terms with very complex ethical issues that their different encounters brought up was so interesting. It did slow the pace down a lot, but I feel like it does accomplish his purpose wonderfully. It also serves in building his relationship with Nezumi even more.

I'm half excited half terrified of reading the next one, especially knowing what's coming. But I can't wait to see just how much the novel will bring to the events I remember.