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obnorthrup's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I found this on a list of the best short manga series and didn't realize it was the basis of Edge of Tomorrow until I was a chapter in, which added a fun deja vu element to my read.
kengore's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
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
4.5
hellified's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
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
3.75
madmooney's review against another edition
4.0
(Full review coming in a week)
Shameful of me to say, I ALSO picked this up when I heard it was being adapted into a movie. I have seen it many times before, but always assumed that it was Manga (which I am not a particular fan of)
While the story certainly entertained me (finished it in a single day) , it didn't fully satisfy my my 'SciFi gland'
Shameful of me to say, I ALSO picked this up when I heard it was being adapted into a movie. I have seen it many times before, but always assumed that it was Manga (which I am not a particular fan of)
While the story certainly entertained me (finished it in a single day) , it didn't fully satisfy my my 'SciFi gland'
sjstuart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Starship Troopers meets Groundhog Day.
I'm not usually a fan of military sci-fi, and if this was just mechs vs aliens I would have hated it. But mix in time loops, breezy writing, and a short page count and suddenly it's an enjoyable exception.
rob's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
3.0
This is the first book I've read where I thoroughly enjoyed the movie better. It just did a better job at exploring the concept. If you haven't seen the movie, you'll love it. If you've seen the movie and are looking for something more, this is an entertaining read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
megadeathvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
There are so many things in this book I wish the movie had kept - no surprise. The cultural layers present made the entire book so much more rich. Great read.
dubsington's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty interesting read, especially after seeing the film. More of a romp than a dissection of the interesting premise.
amnesiack's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
A lot of books have a strong beginning or a strong ending but flag and droop somewhere in the middle. This book was the opposite of that for me, taking a while to draw me in and ultimately disappointing me at the very end, while holding my interest in a firm grip throughout its middle 80%.
A lot of books have a strong beginning or a strong ending but flag and droop somewhere in the middle. This book was the opposite of that for me, taking a while to draw me in and ultimately disappointing me at the very end, while holding my interest in a firm grip throughout its middle 80%.