1.17k reviews for:

Death Note: Black Edition, vol. 1

Tsugumi Ohba

4.38 AVERAGE

literarymorgan's review against another edition

4.0

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Brilliant! You should definitely read this book. You will love it. I can guarantee it! Wonderful characters, plot, layout, everything about it. I could not stop.

ellenistryingherbest's review against another edition

5.0

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Like a lot of people, this was the first manga I read. I really enjoyed it. The art is fantastic and the story is completely original. I look forward to continuing the series.

derdarthvaper's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

swimminginlakes's review against another edition

5.0

dark funny tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

losbian's review against another edition

4.0

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really enjoyed it

maddkitty95's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I started reading the series after hearing a song from the musical as well as knowing about it from pop culture. Really makes you question your own morality. Are you team Light or team L? Would you do the same thing if given the chance? Why or why not? IMO very relevant in the current climate.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings

MC has the power to kill people by writing their name in a notebook including date time and cause of death

lucilferk's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

4n4ru's review against another edition

4.0

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I love this so much! But I gave it 4/5 stars. This left me so confused. I don't know if I should root for or against Light. Also, I don't like L, he is strange.

jilli_reads's review against another edition

5.0

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i love the uniqueness of the plot! i love my little Ryukie

goodgirlkills's review against another edition

5.0

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This was my first Manga and I absolutely loved it. It was so good and something totally different than I expected. I can't wait to read the next one!