Reviews

Master คีตัน: No. 2 by Naoki Urasawa, Naoki Urasawa

rou_lae_88's review against another edition

adventurous informative tense medium-paced

4.0

toastea's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

mschlat's review against another edition

4.0

Very much in the vein of the first collection --- mainly short stories (one or two chapters) which take place all over the world as Master Keaton investigates a number of insurance and archaeological mysteries. There's some advancement in character, as we learn more about Keaton's divorce and academic mentor, but overall we just roll from one story to the next.

tajomahcts's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

standardman's review against another edition

4.0

This volume felt more like watching a really well made investigator show where all the actors are incredible.

Really enjoyed it.

djinnetta's review against another edition

4.0

Some excellent chapters with some great emotional beats. I really like Keaton, he's such an easy-going guy. Unfortunately, that's it for the volumes I own. Looks like I'll have to wait until next Oz ComicCon to pick up some more. Hopefully I get to meet his ex wife.

lucie_b's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

count_zero's review against another edition

4.0

An excellent continuation from the last volume. This is still very episodic, but it's an enjoyable work. If you're expecting a long running epic like 20th Century Boys or Pluto, that isn't what you'll find here. However, Urasawa's excellent art, and his attention to detail in his plotting and characterization is in full display. The one significant unfortunate note in this series is with the abusive boyfriend in the volume's final chapter is an African-American man who feels like too much of a stereotype.

peyjturner's review against another edition

3.0

More of the same, for better or worse, but it's still Urasawa's signature style of writing and illustration, so it's more of the same level of quality. All the stories are interesting, but they tend to blur into the same sort of thing. Still, it's a good read.

lilsuccubus's review against another edition

3.75

I love all thr adventure and mystery, but none of the stories really end properly. I don't like being left hanging all the time.