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carmenh17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tristorch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
noremac101's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
saramarie08's review against another edition
5.0
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Gon and his new friends are still within their hunter trials, having completed one phase of several. In Phase Two, the applicants have to please a pair of Culinary Hunters who specialize in gathering ingredients from strange places and foraging for what they need to survive. The two judges have vastly different trials and pallets to please, and many of the applicants are weeded out in this phase. Afterwards, Gon and Killua are given a special chance to get their hunter’s license going up against the Chairman in an effort to take a ball away from him, but his speed and agility prove to be too much for the two of them. In Phase Three, the remaining applicants have to reach the bottom of a tower. The four acquaintances, plus Ton (the slimy guy who has been trying to mess people up all trial), all end up in the same challenge - Majority Rules - and they find out what Ton's motivation has been in trying to sabotage the trial.
This series kind of throws readers into this trial with minimal investment in Gon, but the trials definitely make him more endearing. He’s not as bright as some of the other competitors, like Killua, but he’s sweet and has a good heart. Killua is an intriguing character. We learn this volume that he comes from a family of assassins, but he ran away from the family business in order to become a hunter. He’s still ruthless and a bit cold, as killers tend to be, so him fitting in with this little group is interesting. I don't personally care for Ton at all, but I understand that there had to be someone to dislike in the absence of an actual antagonist.
Sara's Rating: 7/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
Gon and his new friends are still within their hunter trials, having completed one phase of several. In Phase Two, the applicants have to please a pair of Culinary Hunters who specialize in gathering ingredients from strange places and foraging for what they need to survive. The two judges have vastly different trials and pallets to please, and many of the applicants are weeded out in this phase. Afterwards, Gon and Killua are given a special chance to get their hunter’s license going up against the Chairman in an effort to take a ball away from him, but his speed and agility prove to be too much for the two of them. In Phase Three, the remaining applicants have to reach the bottom of a tower. The four acquaintances, plus Ton (the slimy guy who has been trying to mess people up all trial), all end up in the same challenge - Majority Rules - and they find out what Ton's motivation has been in trying to sabotage the trial.
This series kind of throws readers into this trial with minimal investment in Gon, but the trials definitely make him more endearing. He’s not as bright as some of the other competitors, like Killua, but he’s sweet and has a good heart. Killua is an intriguing character. We learn this volume that he comes from a family of assassins, but he ran away from the family business in order to become a hunter. He’s still ruthless and a bit cold, as killers tend to be, so him fitting in with this little group is interesting. I don't personally care for Ton at all, but I understand that there had to be someone to dislike in the absence of an actual antagonist.
Sara's Rating: 7/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
silquesoleil's review against another edition
3.0
Just the second volume in a series of 35 and ongoing, if I'm not mistaken, and the killing has already begun. In case you have mistaken this series for something appropriate for children.
My biggest complain would be two things so far:
First, Hisoka doesn't appear as threatening as he's supposed to be. He's just not as... intense as he should be. In fact, Killua looks more threatening than him.
Second, there are not enough girls. Yet. I really dig Menchi, but all the other examiners are men and whenever one sees crowd pictures of the Hunter applicants it's all men. I really like this series but this makes me cranky. I know it gets better later on - there are great female characters with diversity in terms of body types, personality and ways to dress (yes, One Piece, I am looking at you, you fail me greatly in that regard), but right now it just sends the message that girls aren't as equipped to become Hunters.
My biggest complain would be two things so far:
First, Hisoka doesn't appear as threatening as he's supposed to be. He's just not as... intense as he should be. In fact, Killua looks more threatening than him.
Second, there are not enough girls. Yet. I really dig Menchi, but all the other examiners are men and whenever one sees crowd pictures of the Hunter applicants it's all men. I really like this series but this makes me cranky. I know it gets better later on - there are great female characters with diversity in terms of body types, personality and ways to dress (yes, One Piece, I am looking at you, you fail me greatly in that regard), but right now it just sends the message that girls aren't as equipped to become Hunters.
eversaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rorycb's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 Stars is a fairer score. Goodreads needs to allow for more nuanced star ratings.
This, as with other, Manga I've read, leaves me with the impression early on that it is all fairly pedestrian, but then I find myself swept along with the story the further on I read. By the final third of this story, it all starts getting very Squid-Game-like, which I approve wholeheartedly.
Typical range of characters, but the eternally optimistic Gon is a fine lead protagonist.
A series dating back to the 90's, and the art in some ways reflects this, and has me asking which playing card tossing assassin came first, Gambit or Hisoka?
With the hero's left in a precarious position at this volumes end, the next book is one
I'm looking forward too.
This, as with other, Manga I've read, leaves me with the impression early on that it is all fairly pedestrian, but then I find myself swept along with the story the further on I read. By the final third of this story, it all starts getting very Squid-Game-like, which I approve wholeheartedly.
Typical range of characters, but the eternally optimistic Gon is a fine lead protagonist.
A series dating back to the 90's, and the art in some ways reflects this, and has me asking which playing card tossing assassin came first, Gambit or Hisoka?
With the hero's left in a precarious position at this volumes end, the next book is one
I'm looking forward too.
rissasreading's review against another edition
4.0
4.2 - The part with the Chairman was so cute. I love this series. Gon is adorable and Killua is my boy! The ending is a great way to keep me diving into these