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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
I liked it. I usually find time travel irritating. However, the groundhog-day time loop that capture the protagonist was interesting and avoided most of the problems with time travel. It also does a good job of keeping the aperture small. Sakurazaka doesn't do much world building, but he doesn't have to because its a character driven tory and the action occurs on a pretty small patch.
I also really like short novels and this one is lean and engaging throughout.
I also really like short novels and this one is lean and engaging throughout.
adventurous
dark
medium-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:
Yes
It wasn't terrible, just not for me. Could make a very good Pacific Rim-like movie.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved the story, but I loved the film so that was a given. Some of the characters felt very "stock trope", but with stories like this, the main protagonist is the only characterisation that matters anyway. Keiji's journey from nervous rookie to battle hardened veteran was well done, although it would have been nice to see the other characters reaction to his (to them) sudden change.
I'm not really a huge fan of manga art, but the art in this book was wonderfully done, although some panels still had that "too chaotic" feel I often get from manga.
I'm not really a huge fan of manga art, but the art in this book was wonderfully done, although some panels still had that "too chaotic" feel I often get from manga.
This review was originally published on:
http://wordsofwonders.com/2015/07/01/all-you-need-is-kill/
An incredible Sci-Fi classic that redefines how we see our day to day lives by disrupting the natural order of the only thing far beyond our control – time.
Captivating, intriguing and down right infuriating!
The book is jam packed with action, military jargon and small indifferences. Keiji becomes trapped in the endless time loop employed by The Mimics – the invading species – in order to sway their vantage on the battlefield.
Each loop, instead of becoming increasingly and consequently boring becomes exactly the opposite. Each new play through gives us unique insights and parallel tangents of reality that could come to pass including redevelopments of each supporting character, influencing us to view them differently on each loop, for better or worse.
The different approaches to the situation post loop death, widens our spectrum of the world. We not only see outside the base but we see the US base of operations, not just Japan’s and how the mimics are affecting the world they live in outside of the main battle.
Although Keiji is trapped in the same continuous battle again and again, he – through his own extensive training and progress – delves further into the field than he ever has before, encounters different mimics and in doing so meets the Full Metal Bitch – Rita Vrataski. The so called Angel of the base of special operations of the US of freaking A.
Their meeting isn’t exactly friendly, more matter-of-fact and I let out a hollow laugh as I read it!
After discovering she is also trapped within her own loop, its up to them to work together and use what they know to bring down the time loop mechanism which is slowly costing them not only the war, but the world.
The ending is fantastic and reminds my slightly of an anime battle but it perfectly fits the feel of the book and I only wish that I’d gotten to see it in the film!
It was also interesting to see where they got the name for Tom Cruise’s character from. Even if it we got a cowardly wrapped package rather than the bad-ass delivery in the book.
A definitive Sci-Fi classic that should be at the forefront of any book lovers to-read list. If you enjoyed the film, it is definitely worth investing in!
http://wordsofwonders.com/2015/07/01/all-you-need-is-kill/
An incredible Sci-Fi classic that redefines how we see our day to day lives by disrupting the natural order of the only thing far beyond our control – time.
Captivating, intriguing and down right infuriating!
The book is jam packed with action, military jargon and small indifferences. Keiji becomes trapped in the endless time loop employed by The Mimics – the invading species – in order to sway their vantage on the battlefield.
Each loop, instead of becoming increasingly and consequently boring becomes exactly the opposite. Each new play through gives us unique insights and parallel tangents of reality that could come to pass including redevelopments of each supporting character, influencing us to view them differently on each loop, for better or worse.
The different approaches to the situation post loop death, widens our spectrum of the world. We not only see outside the base but we see the US base of operations, not just Japan’s and how the mimics are affecting the world they live in outside of the main battle.
Although Keiji is trapped in the same continuous battle again and again, he – through his own extensive training and progress – delves further into the field than he ever has before, encounters different mimics and in doing so meets the Full Metal Bitch – Rita Vrataski. The so called Angel of the base of special operations of the US of freaking A.
Their meeting isn’t exactly friendly, more matter-of-fact and I let out a hollow laugh as I read it!
After discovering she is also trapped within her own loop, its up to them to work together and use what they know to bring down the time loop mechanism which is slowly costing them not only the war, but the world.
The ending is fantastic and reminds my slightly of an anime battle but it perfectly fits the feel of the book and I only wish that I’d gotten to see it in the film!
It was also interesting to see where they got the name for Tom Cruise’s character from. Even if it we got a cowardly wrapped package rather than the bad-ass delivery in the book.
A definitive Sci-Fi classic that should be at the forefront of any book lovers to-read list. If you enjoyed the film, it is definitely worth investing in!