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quinn_m's review
idk what this last bit of the story is because it’s about different characters and i just. do not care.
plantebarn's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
tickettbror's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kaigairg's review against another edition
3.0
My thoughts:
http://www.greenmanreview.com/book/book_inoue_fullmetal.html
http://www.greenmanreview.com/book/book_inoue_fullmetal.html
mollymortensen's review against another edition
3.0
Like a really good… filler episode. When I bought this book, I mistakenly thought it was the first volume of the manga. Instead it's a novelization by another author. (Sort of like official fan fiction.) So, even though the writing is good (and it's expertly translated) and both Ed and Al are true to character, I was still disappointed.
It would've been better as a sequel or a redo than a side quest. Warning spoilers for the end of the manga/anime.
The plot was fine. It was little slow considering it was only 150 pages, but the new characters were fleshed out nicely and there was even a good action scene. (There are actually two fight scenes in the book, but the second was boring)
My biggest negative was there wasn't really a point of view. Occasionally we'd have Ed's thoughts or Al's (or someone else's) randomly, but I mostly didn't know who, if anyone, was currently telling the story.
I also didn't like that the random pretender kid was as strong as Edward.
It would've been better as a sequel or a redo than a side quest. Warning spoilers for the end of the manga/anime.
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Unfortunately the way the official story ended made it impossible for a sequel. I hated how Ed lost his powers! That seriously impacted my love for this series. (And why it took me so long to read this book.) Now that my side rant is over *clears throat*The plot was fine. It was little slow considering it was only 150 pages, but the new characters were fleshed out nicely and there was even a good action scene. (There are actually two fight scenes in the book, but the second was boring)
My biggest negative was there wasn't really a point of view. Occasionally we'd have Ed's thoughts or Al's (or someone else's) randomly, but I mostly didn't know who, if anyone, was currently telling the story.
I also didn't like that the random pretender kid was as strong as Edward.
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(Even if it was only because of the stone.)weebitofreak's review against another edition
5.0
There wasn't much I was thinking about while reading this book. I already love the Fullmetal Alchemist story so getting to read a side story was amazing.
mirocchi's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
knsaph's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
e_read_books's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
gap_py's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5