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smtvash's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 - 4
My least favorite so far though there are several characters here that I find very interesting and cool. This being a Japanese light novel from the 2000s, there's some stereotypes here when it comes to some of the non-white characters but it's not as awful as it really could have been.
Following now somewhat of an aftermath from the events in the Flying Pussyfoot, Drug & Dominos sees a shift in power and tales of people going against their best judgements for people they deeply care about.
The tale is more episodic and open-ended than the last three volumes and the resolutions are only satisfying for a handful of the characters as it's clear that the majority of them still have plots cooking.
On to Vol. 5!
My least favorite so far though there are several characters here that I find very interesting and cool. This being a Japanese light novel from the 2000s, there's some stereotypes here when it comes to some of the non-white characters but it's not as awful as it really could have been.
Following now somewhat of an aftermath from the events in the Flying Pussyfoot, Drug & Dominos sees a shift in power and tales of people going against their best judgements for people they deeply care about.
The tale is more episodic and open-ended than the last three volumes and the resolutions are only satisfying for a handful of the characters as it's clear that the majority of them still have plots cooking.
On to Vol. 5!
littlearashi's review against another edition
2.0
An OK installment, but it doesn't have a lot of immortal stuff. Plus, few of the best characters appear or if they do it is brief.
alychee's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
grexcarolinii's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the last I believe that is covered by the anime, though with some key differences.
In a way, I think this might be why I've enjoyed it most of the Baccano! volumes so far. I was aware enough of how things might go, but didn't know everything, and so spent less of my time reading "waiting for the good bits" as it were, so enjoyed everything that much more.
Of course, this volume proves to be as chaotic as ever - with both characters from previous volumes, and new faces, all mixing together. there are a number of crossing plot threads, involving gang-turf wars, drugs and Eve looking for her lost brother. Another strength of this volume is how all these stories build up to one converging point, which acts as a great finale.
In a way, I think this might be why I've enjoyed it most of the Baccano! volumes so far. I was aware enough of how things might go, but didn't know everything, and so spent less of my time reading "waiting for the good bits" as it were, so enjoyed everything that much more.
Of course, this volume proves to be as chaotic as ever - with both characters from previous volumes, and new faces, all mixing together. there are a number of crossing plot threads, involving gang-turf wars, drugs and Eve looking for her lost brother. Another strength of this volume is how all these stories build up to one converging point, which acts as a great finale.
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