Comments on: Weekly Recon, 10/10/07

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:02:21 +0000

That’s a good point about Spiral being a mystery from a kid’s perspective–I hadn’t thought about it that way. Some of the things that rubbed me the wrong way about the book could definitely be chalked up to the author’s POV.

By: PhoenixfireV

PhoenixfireV — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:06:27 +0000

I just finished reading Spiral, and I really enjoyed it. You can’t look at it as an Agatha Christie mystery though. It’s really a boy-detective mystery, where the adults have to look less capable than the boy-detective. Look at Detective Conan and Kindaichi. The adult leads are always coming to the wrong conclusion and are dumbfounded by the kid’s solution. I really like Ayumu too. I tend to like the “couldn’t care less, but I’ll do it anyway” attitude. He seems a lot like the lead from Beauty Pop, who I loved too.

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:28:32 +0000

I haven't seen the Spiral anime, Mack, so it's hard to know if the manga is better, worse, or just different. I'd be very curious to hear your thoughts on the manga, though, as I suspect there are many Spiral fans who will probably disagree with my assessment.

By: Mack

Mack — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:33:15 +0000

You gave Spiral a C? I to have watched the anime and am looking forward to the manga. I will have to let you know what I think after I purchase the book.

As for a 600 + page manga, I don’t think I have room for something like that in my current library.

It looks like not much for me to look forward to this week. I only say maybe 3 titles I would purchase.

I am with PhoenixfireV about the Naruto push. I read the series in Shonen Jump. I am not inclined to by the series, no mater how far back that may be.

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:23:52 +0000

It’s 600+ pages. I got so hooked I read the whole thing in one sitting!

By: Ken Haley

Ken Haley — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:15:44 +0000

I saw With the Light at Borders over the weekend. That things a brick and a half. I had no idea it would be that big!

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:29:53 +0000

Spiral had potential, but the scenes didn't hang together. I also wasn't crazy about the artwork--all of the characters appear to be about 14, including Madoka and her partner! Of all the Yen titles I've read so far, I've liked With the Light best. It reads a bit like a movie of the week, but I mean that in a good way--it does an excellent job of dramatizing life with an autistic child. David Welsh posted a nice review last week.

By: phoenixfirev

phoenixfirev — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:35:31 +0000

Well, only 7 volumes this week with 2 I’ll have to go out and buy. I really hate Viz for this Naruto push. I get Shonen Jump, I don’t buy the volumes, but now I’ve got to get 8 just to keep up with the story… :P

You didn’t like Spiral, huh? That’s one I’ve been looking forward too. I rather liked the anime. I’m actually getting all of Yen Press’ initial run. Their panel at SDCC really got me excited for their books.