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skull_servant's review against another edition
4.0
Es una buena propuesta, una vista al Japón que no se muestran en los animes. De todas formas, recomiendo la versión animada de 24 capítulos, aprovecha para tratar más temas que la novela pudo haber tocado.
gustnbones's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nahiyan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
floppytelex's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hedjet's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual content
vitangelo's review against another edition
5.0
The ending was very touching. I was going to compare the light novel with the anime but I didn't finish it yet.
hexijosh's review against another edition
3.0
I have trouble thinking of the right way to express how I feel about this book. I definitely enjoyed it, which is apparent by the fact that I read it pretty fast. But it's not something I would go back and make an effort to read again.
This book is also another example of why TokyoPop's Light Novel line didn't succeed. They slap a manga-style image on the front and shelve it with other manga titles. Not only that, but the synopsis on the back of the book doesn't even come close to mentioning what the story is really about; the events over the course of a year of a shut-in's life. His fears, drug abuse, and social struggles are clearly defined as a girl takes him on as a rehabilitation project.
But marketing qualms aside, I did enjoy the book and I would recommend it to a few others. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you like things like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you might consider this one.
This book is also another example of why TokyoPop's Light Novel line didn't succeed. They slap a manga-style image on the front and shelve it with other manga titles. Not only that, but the synopsis on the back of the book doesn't even come close to mentioning what the story is really about; the events over the course of a year of a shut-in's life. His fears, drug abuse, and social struggles are clearly defined as a girl takes him on as a rehabilitation project.
But marketing qualms aside, I did enjoy the book and I would recommend it to a few others. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you like things like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you might consider this one.
vanlir's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mightyena's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0