From the back cover: A frightening and powerful story of the loss of freedom and identity in a totalitarian world. V for Vendetta is the chronicle of a world of despair and oppressive tyranny. A work of sterling clarity and intelligence, V for Vendetta is everything comics weren't supposed to be. England Prevails. Review: Since I only recently saw the movie version of V for … [Read more...] about V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd: A
Fushigi Yûgi 17 by Yuu Watase: C
From the back cover: When the demon god Tenkou steals the four stones that Miaka has already collected, is all hope lost for the return of Taka's memories? And will Tenkou's manipulation of Taka and Miaka's friends slowly drive wedges between them and ensure their defeat? Once again, it's up to Miaka to keep two worlds from falling under the dominion of the ultimate … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 17 by Yuu Watase: C
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers: A-
From the back cover: The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder—especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What's more, the face appeared to have been shaved after death. The police assumed that the victim was a prominent financier, but Lord Peter Wimsey, who dabbled … [Read more...] about Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers: A-
Fushigi Yûgi 16 by Yuu Watase: C+
From the back cover: As enigmatic exchange student Ren slowly takes control of the minds of everyone in the school, his agenda becomes clear: he is training an army of assassins to kill Miaka! Even if Miaka is able to escape the attempt on her life, will she be able to thwart a mysterious vixen's efforts to tear Taka from her arms? Review: Not even the presence of Nuriko … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 16 by Yuu Watase: C+
The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket: A
From the back cover: Dear Reader, Like handshakes, house pets, or raw carrots, many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately, in this miserable volume, I am afraid that Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up—and down—a range of strange and distressing mountains. In order to spare … [Read more...] about The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket: A