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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
blairconrad's review against another edition
3.0
This "review" isn't really about volume 4 - I'm writing it after reading volumes 1-4 in a row, and my impressions have blurred together so much that I couldn't distinguish one volume from the next if I wanted to.
A cute story. I'm not entirely sold on the character artwork (as usual for me, I have trouble distinguishing some of the characters, notably the minor ones - give me a panel with some of William's sisters and a subset of their friends, and I'm completely lost), but the backgrounds and props are exquisitely done.
The maid + gentleman love story is not new, as has been noted, and feels a little fanciful to me, but still I root for Emma and William, even if I'm not as engaged as I was (for example) when yearning for Godai and Kyoko.
Kaoru clearly has a love of the subject matter and it comes through, but I was slightly thrown by what felt like an anachronism early on - William with a model airplane in 1895.
So, light and cute and entertaining, but nothing ground-breaking.
A cute story. I'm not entirely sold on the character artwork (as usual for me, I have trouble distinguishing some of the characters, notably the minor ones - give me a panel with some of William's sisters and a subset of their friends, and I'm completely lost), but the backgrounds and props are exquisitely done.
The maid + gentleman love story is not new, as has been noted, and feels a little fanciful to me, but still I root for Emma and William, even if I'm not as engaged as I was (for example) when yearning for Godai and Kyoko.
Kaoru clearly has a love of the subject matter and it comes through, but I was slightly thrown by what felt like an anachronism early on - William with a model airplane in 1895.
So, light and cute and entertaining, but nothing ground-breaking.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
5.0
The tension, the feelings! Arrgh I need to read the next one. Ends in such a cliffhanger. Drama o.o
haami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alikii's review against another edition
5.0
THIS VOLUME MADE ME SCREAM I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT IS HAPPENING SKDNDJSKSNSOXNSJX
Luckily i am reading this with raerae for emotional support and mutual screamiiing
Luckily i am reading this with raerae for emotional support and mutual screamiiing
martha_benedicte's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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
3.0
lady_mair's review against another edition
3.0
This tale grows a bit melodramatic...hoping it doesn't fall too deep in the sappy lake. I'm a romantic at heart, but I also like at least a touch of reality in my historical dramas, thank you very much.
teacher2library's review against another edition
4.0
The drama! The anguish! Intrigued by the mystery of William's mother, too.