pickI don‘t read a lot of manga but picked this up after I saw an author describe it as the best revenge story since The Count of Monte Cristo. A mostly immortal warrior helps a young girl who is out for revenge for the murder of her parents. As you might imagine, there is plenty of adventuring along with murder & mayhem as well as some lighter moments. It‘s a good story, the art is fantastic and I‘ll definitely continue reading it.
Excited about this week‘s #bookmail which came from a newspaper and an author recommendation. The tagged book was described by an author as the best revenge story since The Count of Monte Cristo—how could I not want to read it?!? The second book, Polaris Rising, got a rave review in the New York Times which, of course, drew my attention. Looks perfect for a long flight and since I have one those coming up, I had to have it!
I saw this at the store the other day, another reminder that I need to start reading the manga series. Not a big fan of Miike but I‘m intrigued enough to want to watch it after reading the manga.
pick🍶Classic tale of vengeance.
🍶Marvellous homage to jidai-geki genre w/unique twists that make it more original.
🍶Redefines chanbara medium while respecting the foundational facets.
🍶Akin to Akira Kurosawa‘s work.
🍶Multi-dimensional characters.
🍶Breathtaking pencil illustrations contribute to dark, gritty, & brutal atmosphere.
🍶Vividly violent; extremely graphic.
🍶Familiarity w/Japanese history makes the story more insightful.
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This is absolutely fucking brilliant!! It‘s a breathtaking homage to jidai-geki (period samurai drama), which is reminiscent of Akira Kurosawa chanbara films, yet it completely breaks the tropes and follows a gloriously unique take on the genre. It‘s got punk nihilistic sensibility with science fiction details, & the finest pencil artwork I have ever seen in my life. Mind-BLOWN!!
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Starting this today! Feeling very excited!!
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My #LitsyPartyOfOne just started and is in full swing! 😁🍷🧀♥️📖 I haven't got much left until I finish Blade, but luckily the next book is already waiting in line. I hope all those of you who still need to make it through the workday will be done soon to join the party. I'm by no means an introvert, but I sure love a Friday night like this 😊
Phenomenal artwork combined with smart exchanges between the characters and a pace which leaves me almost breathless, man this one has got me hooked!!
I see no reason why a Tuesday night shouldn't be like a Friday night! So glad the workday is over and this book was waiting in my mailbox for me! #blameitonlitsy and @Faibka 😁
So much for no book buys in January, but happy with today's #bookhaul :) besides, they needed a home and I was happy to oblige!
Excited to be reading: my first Jack Reacher novel, a promising manga series, a medieval work written by France's first professional lady writer, an acclaimed work in non-fiction and one of my favorite magazines celebrating 50 years of the 2nd Doctor
I gotta say that my highly anticipated manga read for 2017 is Blade of the Immortal. It's been a story of interest since I watched the anime years and years ago 😉 👍
The manga genre is that of historical Japan and action/adventure. The story tells a tale of redemption, revenge and forgiveness. So excited!
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