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20th Century Boys, Tome 01 by Naoki Urasawa

smddly's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

sharonhurlbut's review against another edition

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2.0

This is the first volume of a series of manga, but unfortunately, it didn't really feel like it stands on its own. As an origin story, it's rather slow-paced and repetitive. The flashbacks were confusing at first, but I eventually became used to them and understood the way the story was being told. My main problem is, I'm not sure this volume is compelling enough to make me want to read the next. I kept hoping we would find out the meaning behind the cult and its leader, but that is clearly one (or more) volumes away. I feel the germ of an interesting story is here, but I'm not seeing quite yet.

sparexavi's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

bitterblau's review against another edition

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4.0

Empieza MUUY intrigante!

Adoro a Naoki Urasawa ♥

ugomb's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

taytay24's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

ahsf's review against another edition

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4.0

The story and mystery is getting interesting definitely going to keep reading to see what happens next.

kristenbooks's review against another edition

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4.0

I have... NO idea what to rate this. But what I DO know is that I'm fascinated, I'm intrigued, and I want more. I need to know how this plays out.

howiedoowinfam's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nymavi's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0