From the back cover: A Lesson Before Dying is set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an unwitting party to a liquor store shootout in which three men are killed; the only survivor, he is convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Grant Wiggins, who left his hometown for the university, has returned to the plantation school to … [Read more...] about A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines: A
S. S. Astro 1 by Negi Banno: C
The fact that I am not the intended audience for this title was made readily apparent when the eight-page color illustration collection in the front of the book contained not only a hot springs scene (complete with buoyant bosoms), but also an image of a character looking shocked to be discovered in the act of clutching a skimpy towel around her nude and glistening body while … [Read more...] about S. S. Astro 1 by Negi Banno: C
Kare Kano 8 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: As preparations for the culture festival continue, Soichiro realizes that there are actually two sides to his personality, one that is gentle and giving, and one which is frighteningly violent and possessive. It is a development that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Yukino, and she worries that it will damage their relationship. Meanwhile, Tonami and Tsubaki … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 8 by Masami Tsuda: B
Kare Kano 7 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: The second semester has begun and everyone’s busy with tests, practices, and activities. It’s time to prepare for the culture festival and Yukino has been asked to perform in a futuristic sci-fi play. There’s instant drama when Tonami, a transfer student and old friend of Soichiro, comes back on the scene after three years. Tempers flare and competitive … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 7 by Masami Tsuda: B
Kare Kano 6 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: It's not long before Soichiro's back from a very successful tournament, much to Yukino's delight. Now they can spend some time with each other before school starts again. Yukino notices that Soichiro's matured a lot, which stirs up new feelings in her and makes her fall in love with him even more. Soichiro's feelings for Yukino deepen as well, and he has … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 6 by Masami Tsuda: B