Loved: 1. The openness on how gay relationship is considered a taboo. The strength it takes to admit. The related challenges andSweet and heartwarming.
Loved: 1. The openness on how gay relationship is considered a taboo. The strength it takes to admit. The related challenges and acceptance. 2. The naive common questions and misconceptions on homosexuality. 3. The facial expressions of Mike. 4. The overall plot and its execution.
Recommended for a fast and engrossing read....more
Not in the momentum to enjoy this as much as I did the first 2 volumes. Feels like the pattern is repeated, with similar characters losing their sheen.Not in the momentum to enjoy this as much as I did the first 2 volumes. Feels like the pattern is repeated, with similar characters losing their sheen.
Not sure what else am I expecting from this. So confused, I need a Buddha to enlighten me!...more
After reading Vol11, it was difficult to hold back. Hence I plunged and zoomed past the final Volume in a single sitting.
Glad it did not disappoint. OAfter reading Vol11, it was difficult to hold back. Hence I plunged and zoomed past the final Volume in a single sitting.
Glad it did not disappoint. Overall the full series is excellent.
What I Loved: 1. L! 2. Loads of plot twists - sometimes on the brink of a disadvantage due to way too many of them! 3. Game of Chess - the ongoing mental tussle was brilliant throughout. This is the part I loved most. 4. The art, expressions, character build up, thought process, counter thoughts, you name it - DN has it all!
What I Didn't Like: 1. All female characters were played super dumb and were used like props! 2. Unnecessary deviation. That whole corporate thing was a stretched dead rubber! 3. Volume 5-8 could have easily been cut down. Vol1-4 was exceptionally brilliant! 4. Too much of confusion after Vol7. Had to re-read an entire Vol to make sense of what was happening.
Overall: Recommeneded. If you love logical deductions, go for it. Would have highly recommended Vol1-4, but that doesn't brings closure. And entire series does not maintain the same level of punch and excitement....more
Clueless on what each of them is thinking through. Baffled a bit by the absurd rules of Death Notes - with all tEnded on a cliffhanger... as expected.
Clueless on what each of them is thinking through. Baffled a bit by the absurd rules of Death Notes - with all the Red, Green and White covers, 24min rules, 6 min rules, this and that!
Time to find out whether all of this converges somewhere. On to the last Volume with lots of anticipation!...more
Its turning out like that cryptic maze, that you entered in with so much of enthusiasm. It was fun for a while... and now I'm feeling frustrated beingIts turning out like that cryptic maze, that you entered in with so much of enthusiasm. It was fun for a while... and now I'm feeling frustrated being lost in that maze!...more
What an anti-climax! Dumb Misa, dumber Rem. Oh wait... what about Ryuk then:P
(view spoiler)[Why did REM do it this way by giving himself only 40 seconWhat an anti-climax! Dumb Misa, dumber Rem. Oh wait... what about Ryuk then:P
(view spoiler)[Why did REM do it this way by giving himself only 40 seconds! He could have killed them by specifying time!!! More so he was playing with his own life.(hide spoiler)]...more
it was boring for a while in the corporate world... But... then came the news channel telecast and created a lot of high tension suspense.
Loving it yetit was boring for a while in the corporate world... But... then came the news channel telecast and created a lot of high tension suspense.
Loving it yet again!
No matter whatever happens.... I will read it till the last volume now. On to the next volume immediately....more
This has been a low point in the series so far. Didn't realize earlier I'd miss Ryuk this much:P
Felt it was exceptionally thrilling with Light and L..This has been a low point in the series so far. Didn't realize earlier I'd miss Ryuk this much:P
Felt it was exceptionally thrilling with Light and L... and now its drifting across a new dimension which is also interesting, but not even close to that level....more
This was a read it down in one gulp kinda experience.
Unbelievable! Best of the series so far. Had the most exciting thriller moments in this volume. LThis was a read it down in one gulp kinda experience.
Unbelievable! Best of the series so far. Had the most exciting thriller moments in this volume. L is a champion. Love how the artist has portrayed his eyes. So inquisitive.
And like always, felt the end was so near. And yet it is just a new beginning.
Another volume thoroughly enjoyed. Edge of the cliff thriller! Each chapter gives the feel that this series is going to end within the next volume.
LoveAnother volume thoroughly enjoyed. Edge of the cliff thriller! Each chapter gives the feel that this series is going to end within the next volume.
Loved the tennis court scene and the coffee parlor conversation. Too good! Then it had its WTF moment... in the last chapter called "Fool".
Read this in a single sitting. Because its impossible to stop anywhere in between. The brain games got more intense! Characters are evolving better andRead this in a single sitting. Because its impossible to stop anywhere in between. The brain games got more intense! Characters are evolving better and churning more thrill!
The paperback black edition is something to die for. Only grit is - why all the rules are not introduced in the beginning? Arrrgggh.
P.S.: If you've committed any sin, remove your real pic and real name from all of social media. Kira is watching you!...more
Loving the real life chess match between two genius minds. The premise is superbly set. Both of them don't know each other's exact identity. Whoever gLoving the real life chess match between two genius minds. The premise is superbly set. Both of them don't know each other's exact identity. Whoever gets revealed - dies! Watched the manga anime along reading this. Never experienced this close similarity between the book and film versions.
Lovely art. Great plot. Superb execution.
What irks me though is the way the rules of the game keep changing after every chapter. Why not spill the rules upfront....more
And the addiction continues! Luckily got my hands on a borrowed paperback copy.
Quite creative rendering of Buddha's tale. So many characters and storieAnd the addiction continues! Luckily got my hands on a borrowed paperback copy.
Quite creative rendering of Buddha's tale. So many characters and stories intertwined. Throwing in modern day dialogues adds to the fun factor. Often reminds of Amar Chitra Katha tales, except for the nudity and gore. The artwork is amazing.
This volume also lands straight to my favorite list....more
Update: Re-read after 1.5 years to catch up when I left midway on Vol2. This time planning to take down all 8 vols in continuation!
Excellent joy ride!Update: Re-read after 1.5 years to catch up when I left midway on Vol2. This time planning to take down all 8 vols in continuation!
Excellent joy ride!
The art, the plot, the character build up, action, dialogues… everything is carved to perfection. Could relate to lot of stuff from Mahabharata - Born a shudra, serving as a Kshatriya, challenging duals, magical realism, saints monks, wishes and curses. Parallel stories intertwined in an interesting manner.
Was in split minds whether to pick this series after reading Herman Hesse. Instincts gave a go ahead - and I'm glad to have found this!...more
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