A review by lovelymisanthrope
Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 8 by Tomohito Oda

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I picked this up as part of my continuation in this series.
"Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 8" continues to follow Komi. Komi is a socially anxious high schooler who has made it her mission to make 100 friends. The only hurdle she faces is that she gets too nervous to actually speak to her peers. In this volume, the school takes a trip, a first for Komi, but with her new and potential friends by her side, she feels confident she will have a good time.
This volume was very okay. It was fun seeing the characters in a new setting, and it is great to see Komi pushing herself in new ways. Komi is forced to room with two girls she does not know, which is a great opportunity for her to meet new people, but it also causes a lot of tension for her. This volume definitely has some dramatized scenes that felt over-the-top for the situation the characters were in.
I am still curious about this series and will be picking up volume 9 soon! 
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