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eesh25's review
4.0
4.5 Stars
While reading these three volumes, I couldn't help but think about how much has changed since the series started. The only constant is that Ed and Al still want to get their bodies back. But even that doesn't seem like the priority now. And the way they were planning to get their bodies back has changed. Not to mention that we've now seen Al's body!
In these volumes, there's a major change in setting. They're heading north! Not just Ed and Al either, but many of the characters. And their paths are converging as they become part of one team.
The most difficult part of that equation, so far, has been Scar. His actions have been less than stellar and, in the beginning, I wouldn't have thought he could be redeemed. And though I'm still not his biggest fan, volume 15 kinda changed everything. I mentioned this in my last review as well I think, but the actions of the Amestris military were... unspeakably horrendous.
Speaking of... Kimblee is back. He's one of the Alchemists that definitely deserves to be destroyed by Scar's hand. Pun intended. I don't know what role he has exactly, but his death had better be glorious.
Anyway, the plot of these three volumes follows Ed and Al and the trouble they get into in the north. More of the evil plan is revealed. And there's a clear build-up toward the end, and it's very well done. The way that tension is rising, both sides are getting bolder, and the facades are falling away... it builds a lot of anticipation. Because when either side stops trying to play nice when they've been doing it for so long, it's an indicator of shit hitting the fan.
The last thing I can think of to say (these reviews are getting harder) is that there are some storylines we've only gotten hints of so far, and I hope we'll see more of them. Ed and Al's father, for one, but also the prince who "died" and become Greed.
While reading these three volumes, I couldn't help but think about how much has changed since the series started. The only constant is that Ed and Al still want to get their bodies back. But even that doesn't seem like the priority now. And the way they were planning to get their bodies back has changed. Not to mention that we've now seen Al's body!
In these volumes, there's a major change in setting. They're heading north! Not just Ed and Al either, but many of the characters. And their paths are converging as they become part of one team.
The most difficult part of that equation, so far, has been Scar. His actions have been less than stellar and, in the beginning, I wouldn't have thought he could be redeemed. And though I'm still not his biggest fan, volume 15 kinda changed everything. I mentioned this in my last review as well I think, but the actions of the Amestris military were... unspeakably horrendous.
Speaking of... Kimblee is back. He's one of the Alchemists that definitely deserves to be destroyed by Scar's hand. Pun intended. I don't know what role he has exactly, but his death had better be glorious.
Anyway, the plot of these three volumes follows Ed and Al and the trouble they get into in the north. More of the evil plan is revealed. And there's a clear build-up toward the end, and it's very well done. The way that tension is rising, both sides are getting bolder, and the facades are falling away... it builds a lot of anticipation. Because when either side stops trying to play nice when they've been doing it for so long, it's an indicator of shit hitting the fan.
The last thing I can think of to say (these reviews are getting harder) is that there are some storylines we've only gotten hints of so far, and I hope we'll see more of them. Ed and Al's father, for one, but also the prince who "died" and become Greed.
writrtay's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
khaddock's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
5.0
galexywitch's review
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.0
llama_books's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
thetashc's review
3.0
We’re going to the frigid North in this instalment of the series. We meet Armstrong’s older sister and developments are made to uncover the sinister plan being played out across the country.
Amazing to finally have some answers and also fun that we got to meet two more sins; Sloth and Pride. The boys gain more allies and Winry is pulled further into the chaos.
Amazing to finally have some answers and also fun that we got to meet two more sins; Sloth and Pride. The boys gain more allies and Winry is pulled further into the chaos.
sowmyoats's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
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? Yes
4.25