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library_kb's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is mostly a character and world introduction volume. I’m not sure what the overarching plot of this story will be but I want to keep going! Definitely has some strong anti censorship messaging in it that appeals to librarians!
exlibrislynne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
n1kk1's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jkenna90's review against another edition
5.0
I can't wait to read more of this series! I really like the idea behind the book and the characters are great!
missprint_'s review against another edition
5.0
This series is basically the book equivalent of crack. Near Future Japan + militant libraries defending the printed word + shenanigans + flirting = the perfect series. I need to get the next volume like whoa.
oliviak07's review against another edition
4.0
The minute I made eye contact with this title, and the thought of a manga series that contains a party of wizard/fighters that stand against censorship of libraries and bookstores, I knew I had to read it!
While the manga and anime of "Library Wars" does not pop up as often as other Shojo series, anyone who admires the literary arts and would stand against all that attempt to silence their content will find this series irresistible. Whether you identify more with Kasahara, Shibazaki, Dojo, Tezuka, or another member of the Library Forces you will feel called to join their cause.
As a pacifist, I may only go as far as Shibazaki in terms of my contribution against the Media Betterment Committee: and that is okay since every bit of support helps the long term goal.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series, and to locating the anime and the novel the series is based off of, and to seeing where certain plots points head in the chapters to come.
While the manga and anime of "Library Wars" does not pop up as often as other Shojo series, anyone who admires the literary arts and would stand against all that attempt to silence their content will find this series irresistible. Whether you identify more with Kasahara, Shibazaki, Dojo, Tezuka, or another member of the Library Forces you will feel called to join their cause.
As a pacifist, I may only go as far as Shibazaki in terms of my contribution against the Media Betterment Committee: and that is okay since every bit of support helps the long term goal.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series, and to locating the anime and the novel the series is based off of, and to seeing where certain plots points head in the chapters to come.
after_hours_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
dchaseb's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I mean come on...I work in a library and the plot is kind of sort of happening in a way haha.
elliel_nook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0