From the back cover: Tenma is hot on Johan's trail and he's more determined than ever. Now in top physical condition and armed with a high-performance sniper rifle, has Tenma acquired the keen hunter's edge necessary to bag his prey? Or will his physician's instincts prevent him from carrying out his dreaded task? Review: The first and last chapters were the best in this … [Read more...] about Monster 8 by Naoki Urasawa: A-
The Walking Man by Jiro Taniguchi: A
From the inner flap: Who takes the time these days to climb a tree in bare feet to rescue a child's toy? To stop and observe the birds? To play in the puddles after a storm? To go down to the sea to put back a shell? The Walking Man does as he strolls at random through urban Japan—often silent, often alone—with his vivid dreams that let time stand still. Review: There are … [Read more...] about The Walking Man by Jiro Taniguchi: A
Monster 7 by Naoki Urasawa: A-
From the back cover: When Johan works his way into the inner circle of powerful financier Hans Schuwald, things get dicey for Richard Brown, a private detective hired to find Schuwald's long-lost son. As Richard edges closer to a horrifying truth, his path clashes with Johan's hidden agenda—and his unfortunate fate is all but sealed. Review: I'd say the back cover blurb was … [Read more...] about Monster 7 by Naoki Urasawa: A-
Monster 6 by Naoki Urasawa: B+
From the back cover: Tenma's former fiancée Eva Heinneman's life has gone downhill since the death of her father and her breakup with Tenma. Now she's involved with a menacing man with a shady past and a mysterious connection to Johan. Meanwhile, Johan has worked his way into the graces of a powerful but lonely old financier. Could Johan be targeting this man for more than just … [Read more...] about Monster 6 by Naoki Urasawa: B+
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer: B-
From the back cover: When Miranda first hears the warnings that a meteor is headed on a collision path with the moon, they just sound like an excuse for extra homework assignments. But her disbelief turns to fear in a split second as the entire world witnesses a lunar impact that knocks the moon closer in orbit, catastrophically altering the earth's climate. Everything else in … [Read more...] about Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer: B-