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rachels1127's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
i'm confused but one thing i know fs is that Vincent is a creep!!
tangerineontoast's review
5.0
So, we finally get to find out about Alice‘s connection to the will of the abyss, but I think Break‘s past was a more central focus this volume. He actually managed to change the past after being dragged to the abyss, but it turned out worse than before. The amount of guilt he must live with is terrible.
The festival was a nice change of pace where we got to see Oz doing what he does best: befriending people. Echo got to finally experience an ounce of happiness and even spoke her mind about how horribly Vincent treats her (seriously, he is the worst). I was so happy for her, I really love Echo‘s character and I hope we get to see more of her!
But I don’t know if we will since she switched places with Zwei who is apparently her other personality?! Oh my god, all of the characters are connected and intertwined.
I also just want to say that Vincent creeps me out massively. He abuses Echo and manipulates Gil so much and now he is also getting his filthy little hands on Ada?! Man, this guy is involved with literally every problem that comes up in this story and while he is an interesting character, he really makes my skin crawl whenever he shows up.
Finally, I really liked the scene between Gil and Vincent, though. Gil screaming that he would kill anybody for Oz‘ sake, was a nice parallel to the previous instances we had of people blaming their actions on wanting to help someone. Even Vincent did that with regards to Gil, which made it even more impactful that Gil realised that he has this dark potential in himself. He has to get rid of his emotional dependency on Oz, istg.
The festival was a nice change of pace where we got to see Oz doing what he does best: befriending people. Echo got to finally experience an ounce of happiness and even spoke her mind about how horribly Vincent treats her (seriously, he is the worst). I was so happy for her, I really love Echo‘s character and I hope we get to see more of her!
But I don’t know if we will since she switched places with Zwei who is apparently her other personality?! Oh my god, all of the characters are connected and intertwined.
I also just want to say that Vincent creeps me out massively. He abuses Echo and manipulates Gil so much and now he is also getting his filthy little hands on Ada?! Man, this guy is involved with literally every problem that comes up in this story and while he is an interesting character, he really makes my skin crawl whenever he shows up.
Finally, I really liked the scene between Gil and Vincent, though. Gil screaming that he would kill anybody for Oz‘ sake, was a nice parallel to the previous instances we had of people blaming their actions on wanting to help someone. Even Vincent did that with regards to Gil, which made it even more impactful that Gil realised that he has this dark potential in himself. He has to get rid of his emotional dependency on Oz, istg.
booksandladders's review
5.0
Chapter 31 Rating: 4.5*
Chapter 32 Rating: 5*
Chapter 33 Rating: 4.5*
Overall Rating: 4.5*
This volume was so much better than the last. It had so much more action and so much less filler. The ending could have used a bit more but I do like the reminder about the illegal contract and what it means for Oz. I think there is a lot happening but it seems to be a little bit aimless at some points. I did like seeing more of Gil and Vincent together because their dynamic is pretty great, but I think it was a bit smushed in there. I am a little unsure of the whole Oz at the festival with Echo thing because if he had people from Pandora there with him, how was he on his own with Echo all day? Anyway, that was cute but filler and I think because there is a big cast Mochizuki is concerned we will forget about characters (which in all honesty, it is hard to remember some of them sometimes) but I think that comes more from these characters not doing anything memorable or interesting than them not being around enough.
Note: Half of this volume was the "original" Pandora Hearts story and direction and while that was ~interesting~, it was not my cup of tea and I will not be commenting on it.
Chapter 32 Rating: 5*
Chapter 33 Rating: 4.5*
Overall Rating: 4.5*
This volume was so much better than the last. It had so much more action and so much less filler. The ending could have used a bit more but I do like the reminder about the illegal contract and what it means for Oz. I think there is a lot happening but it seems to be a little bit aimless at some points. I did like seeing more of Gil and Vincent together because their dynamic is pretty great, but I think it was a bit smushed in there. I am a little unsure of the whole Oz at the festival with Echo thing because if he had people from Pandora there with him, how was he on his own with Echo all day? Anyway, that was cute but filler and I think because there is a big cast Mochizuki is concerned we will forget about characters (which in all honesty, it is hard to remember some of them sometimes) but I think that comes more from these characters not doing anything memorable or interesting than them not being around enough.
Note: Half of this volume was the "original" Pandora Hearts story and direction and while that was ~interesting~, it was not my cup of tea and I will not be commenting on it.
silquesoleil's review
5.0
Oh, the revelations! Oh, the angst!
So, finally we know why Break came up with his opinion about sealed royalty and it’s funny that he and Gil have something in common after all.
But the part I loved most was the festival of St. Bridget, when Oz met little Echo. Oh, I love her so! While Break is my favorite male character of the series, Echo is by far my favorite female character (due to all the things we find out about her in this volume and the next one) and it’s so great that she gets to spend some time alone and finally finds out what happiness is. And she gets to speak her mind! Aw, I feel so sorry for her, being considered as a mere tool by her masters (and getting molested by Vincent, as well!) – Oz is probably the first one who cares about what she thinks and the one who makes her aware that she has the right to make a choice, as well.
I swear, this manga will destroy me some day, because I’m torn between being thrilled and feeling sorry for the characters. “Poor [insert name of character]” is what I keep on thinking. This time it was “poor Echo” and “poor Gil” (not “poor Break” because of the cute moment between him, Oz and Gil which outshines his dark past, a past that he doesn’t seem to struggle with so hard. I guess.)
And then the incredibly angsty moment between Vincent and Gil – seriously those two are the pair of brothers with the most unhealthy relationship! And I say that although I now know Anri and Shiro Yoshiwara from “Adekan”, so that means a lot!
From the storyteller’s view, Vincent is an incredibly interesting character, but from the view of a reader – no, I don’t want to know so much about Vincent, I’m too scared by what I’ve already seen. -.- I mean… slicing stuffed animals aside – how can a man so insane have the wits to manipulate his brother so well? Just a few words and Gil is a crumpled mess – HOW DOES HE DO THAT? Most intense moment I’ve ever witnessed since playing Final Fantasy VII.
I’m too messed up for some smart final words.
So, finally we know why Break came up with his opinion about sealed royalty and it’s funny that he and Gil have something in common after all.
But the part I loved most was the festival of St. Bridget, when Oz met little Echo. Oh, I love her so! While Break is my favorite male character of the series, Echo is by far my favorite female character (due to all the things we find out about her in this volume and the next one) and it’s so great that she gets to spend some time alone and finally finds out what happiness is. And she gets to speak her mind! Aw, I feel so sorry for her, being considered as a mere tool by her masters (and getting molested by Vincent, as well!) – Oz is probably the first one who cares about what she thinks and the one who makes her aware that she has the right to make a choice, as well.
I swear, this manga will destroy me some day, because I’m torn between being thrilled and feeling sorry for the characters. “Poor [insert name of character]” is what I keep on thinking. This time it was “poor Echo” and “poor Gil” (not “poor Break” because of the cute moment between him, Oz and Gil which outshines his dark past, a past that he doesn’t seem to struggle with so hard. I guess.)
And then the incredibly angsty moment between Vincent and Gil – seriously those two are the pair of brothers with the most unhealthy relationship! And I say that although I now know Anri and Shiro Yoshiwara from “Adekan”, so that means a lot!
From the storyteller’s view, Vincent is an incredibly interesting character, but from the view of a reader – no, I don’t want to know so much about Vincent, I’m too scared by what I’ve already seen. -.- I mean… slicing stuffed animals aside – how can a man so insane have the wits to manipulate his brother so well? Just a few words and Gil is a crumpled mess – HOW DOES HE DO THAT? Most intense moment I’ve ever witnessed since playing Final Fantasy VII.
I’m too messed up for some smart final words.
andreavisbal240's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love Cheshire Cat
lambageddon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0