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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry...
Many years ago, the younger brother of a friend introduced me to SPICE & WOLF. From those humble beginnings of first seeing Holo, the Wisewolf spring naked in Lawrence Kraft's cart I have followed the two along every step. Whenever a new book came out, I would immediately buy a copy if one hadn't been already pre-ordered. I might not of read every volume in a timely manner but I always anticipated revisiting the couple and to see what misadventure was next for the two. This is it. The series has now finished and the last two "epilogue" books have now been published (translated and released Stateside.)
SPRING LOG II, like it's predecessor, is composed of short stories that link together to form an overall narrative. This one isn't as strict as the last one but continues on where it left off. This is especially true in terms of themes. Towards the end of the series, the inevitable gloom of Holo's long life and Lawrence all too brief one is a constant point. If there is any complaint, it's that this issue is brought on too much and Isuna is too reliant on it creating a unending melancholy mood. What is next for Holo once Lawrence dies is an unpleasant thorn that never goes anyway. SPRING LOG II attempts to bring this to a closure- once and for all. There are smiles to be had but as the book raced towards it's bittersweet ending, I was letting out the smallest of tears. I'll miss the two and perhaps always enjoy playful wondering of what everyday life will be like for Lawrence and Holo but I will always be thankful for how Isuna ended the series with the two being so cute with each other as it is.
Time and time again, Isuna Hasekura has woven story after story that tugged at the heartstrings and beams of smiles; in this respect, SPRING LOG II is a suitable ending to a wonderful journey. By nineteen volumes, you are presumably already sold on the relationships and the series as a whole but it goes without saying that this final entry to SPICE & WOLF is an absolute joy to read and will always shine on as one of the most beautiful pieces of fantasy one can experience.
Grab a box of tissues and prepare to lose the battle over not crying in this exquisite novel. XO
Many years ago, the younger brother of a friend introduced me to SPICE & WOLF. From those humble beginnings of first seeing Holo, the Wisewolf spring naked in Lawrence Kraft's cart I have followed the two along every step. Whenever a new book came out, I would immediately buy a copy if one hadn't been already pre-ordered. I might not of read every volume in a timely manner but I always anticipated revisiting the couple and to see what misadventure was next for the two. This is it. The series has now finished and the last two "epilogue" books have now been published (translated and released Stateside.)
SPRING LOG II, like it's predecessor, is composed of short stories that link together to form an overall narrative. This one isn't as strict as the last one but continues on where it left off. This is especially true in terms of themes. Towards the end of the series, the inevitable gloom of Holo's long life and Lawrence all too brief one is a constant point. If there is any complaint, it's that this issue is brought on too much and Isuna is too reliant on it creating a unending melancholy mood. What is next for Holo once Lawrence dies is an unpleasant thorn that never goes anyway. SPRING LOG II attempts to bring this to a closure- once and for all. There are smiles to be had but as the book raced towards it's bittersweet ending, I was letting out the smallest of tears. I'll miss the two and perhaps always enjoy playful wondering of what everyday life will be like for Lawrence and Holo but I will always be thankful for how Isuna ended the series with the two being so cute with each other as it is.
Time and time again, Isuna Hasekura has woven story after story that tugged at the heartstrings and beams of smiles; in this respect, SPRING LOG II is a suitable ending to a wonderful journey. By nineteen volumes, you are presumably already sold on the relationships and the series as a whole but it goes without saying that this final entry to SPICE & WOLF is an absolute joy to read and will always shine on as one of the most beautiful pieces of fantasy one can experience.
Grab a box of tissues and prepare to lose the battle over not crying in this exquisite novel. XO
Hasekura finally addressed much clearly the issue of 'mortality' in this book and in Holo's perspective.
A PETAL'S FRAGRANCE AND A WOLF
This was a cute and at the same time informative story. I'm also glad it was a flashback rather than the beginning of a new story all-together.
4/5
SWEET FANGS AND WOLF
A story told from Col's POV. I'm not really a fan of him as an MC, and I'm having trouble with the love-interest thingy - it just feels wrong to me. Story was a little too childish for my taste
I do like Myuri, though.
2/5
GROOMING SHEEP AND WOLF
I liked this short. I liked it focusing on Holo the way it did, and showing the relationship between the couple, not to mention the respect.
4/5
MEMORIES OF SPICE & WOLF
Yes, I cried, and I'm not ashamed of it!
As usual, I felt closer to the story because Holp was the one telling it, and because I feel like I know some of her thoughts better than Lawrence. This whole novella was sad and beautiful, lonely and lovely, and I'm so glad there's more to read!
5/5
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One of the better collections of short stories in this series, I think.
I'm having a little trouble rating the book as a whole, though, but think I found out how to do it!
I have to also admit to be glad this book wasn't like the first Spring Log - a series of short stories that really ended up being a full lenght book. It was confusing and really ruined the reading experience for me. Having it split into shorts that doesn't need to be read for the rest of the book to make sense, is what I prefer when I pick up a short story collection.
In other news, I'm now starting to consider re-reading the whole series. It only took me, what, four years to get through the whole thing and to this point? :P
This was a cute and at the same time informative story. I'm also glad it was a flashback rather than the beginning of a new story all-together.
4/5
SWEET FANGS AND WOLF
A story told from Col's POV. I'm not really a fan of him as an MC, and I'm having trouble with the love-interest thingy - it just feels wrong to me. Story was a little too childish for my taste
I do like Myuri, though.
2/5
GROOMING SHEEP AND WOLF
I liked this short. I liked it focusing on Holo the way it did, and showing the relationship between the couple, not to mention the respect.
4/5
MEMORIES OF SPICE & WOLF
Yes, I cried, and I'm not ashamed of it!
As usual, I felt closer to the story because Holp was the one telling it, and because I feel like I know some of her thoughts better than Lawrence. This whole novella was sad and beautiful, lonely and lovely, and I'm so glad there's more to read!
5/5
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One of the better collections of short stories in this series, I think.
I'm having a little trouble rating the book as a whole, though, but think I found out how to do it!
I have to also admit to be glad this book wasn't like the first Spring Log - a series of short stories that really ended up being a full lenght book. It was confusing and really ruined the reading experience for me. Having it split into shorts that doesn't need to be read for the rest of the book to make sense, is what I prefer when I pick up a short story collection.
In other news, I'm now starting to consider re-reading the whole series. It only took me, what, four years to get through the whole thing and to this point? :P