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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I LOVE BLACK BUTLER AAAAAAAAA
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a pretty exciting beginning to the circus arc. The pacing does feel slower here, but given that Ciel and Sebastian are meant to be investigating the numerous disappearances of children and trying to determine if those disappearances are connected in any way with this traveling circus.
A lot of time does seem to be focused on introducing us to several circus members in rapid succession, so there's a lot to keep track of in terms of characters and their roles in the circus and their relationships with one another. I'm not entirely sure this is balanced as well as it could be, because there seems to be more of a lean in the direction of playing these characters and their relationships up for comedic effect, and less for the intrigue and mystery. I think the reappearance of William T. Spears and his behavior and reactions to Sebastian don't exactly help in this regard, as a lot of that is played up for comedic effect too. Still, there are good moments of tension throughout, and I like these moments where Ciel is forced out of his comfort zone and we see his struggles to adapt to working within different class confines and social expectations than what he's been raised in. As far as it goes towards building character growth and evolution, that is probably going to be a slow-burn that pans out over the course of the series, but it's nice to have that foundation being laid out for the audience to see.
A lot of time does seem to be focused on introducing us to several circus members in rapid succession, so there's a lot to keep track of in terms of characters and their roles in the circus and their relationships with one another. I'm not entirely sure this is balanced as well as it could be, because there seems to be more of a lean in the direction of playing these characters and their relationships up for comedic effect, and less for the intrigue and mystery. I think the reappearance of William T. Spears and his behavior and reactions to Sebastian don't exactly help in this regard, as a lot of that is played up for comedic effect too. Still, there are good moments of tension throughout, and I like these moments where Ciel is forced out of his comfort zone and we see his struggles to adapt to working within different class confines and social expectations than what he's been raised in. As far as it goes towards building character growth and evolution, that is probably going to be a slow-burn that pans out over the course of the series, but it's nice to have that foundation being laid out for the audience to see.
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Y'all. I watched Season 2 of the anime between reading volume 5 and 6. I'll be honest. That was rough. Icky. Did not care for.
This book, on the other hand, was what I wanted. Sebastian and Ciel doing their thing in an unlikely buddy anime. Best part? Sebastian and the tiger.
Whew. Glad to cleanse my palate from that Alois Trancey business. *shudders*
This book, on the other hand, was what I wanted. Sebastian and Ciel doing their thing in an unlikely buddy anime. Best part? Sebastian and the tiger.
Whew. Glad to cleanse my palate from that Alois Trancey business. *shudders*
Ciel has a new assignment from Queen Victoria. There are children going missing right after a certain circus comes to town. He and Sebastian have been tasked with finding out if the circus is involved.
This ends up being a rather hysterical assignment. Sebastian’s cat fanaticism runs rampant at getting to meet a tiger. Much to Ciel’s horror, Sebastian not only gets a job with the circus but gets him one too. Ciel, a pampered rich boy in spite his horrible past, is pretty much hopeless at performing. Sebastian, on the other hand, meets his match in a Grim Reaper who wants him dead.
And everyone in this circus have some kind of issue, at least two are missing limbs, replaced by ceramic prostheses (including a skeletal hand that some short alchemist would probably covet if he could convince his mechanic to do it). Sebastian and Ciel manage to get into one ridiculous situation after another until the cliffhanger ending. This one is just plain fun.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Deweys Read-A-Thon : Book 2
Total Page Count Overall: 340
very good! I really enjoy these characters! This one was better than the previous so I would give it about a 4.25.
Total Page Count Overall: 340
very good! I really enjoy these characters! This one was better than the previous so I would give it about a 4.25.