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A review by hexijosh
Full Metal Panic! 3: Into the Blue by Shouji Gatou
3.0
Another highly enjoyable read from Shouji Gatou. Into the Blue is likely the final translation of the Full Metal Panic series TokyoPop is going to release and it is a fine one.
This time the action takes place solely aboard the advanced submarine Tuatha de Danaan. The first two books contained an excellent balance of comedy and action. In the third installment we're presented with nonstop action/drama, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are many moments where Gatou tries to insert humor, but it all comes off flat and unrealistic in terms of dialogue. That is probably the downfall of this novel; dialogue. Everything was just a bit forced, but let's remember that this IS translated from Japanese. So it should be expected that something would be lost along the way.
Still, I loved this book, though not as much as the first two. And I do recommend it if you want to finish out the novels. But to complete the overall story, we'll have to start investing in manga and anime.
This time the action takes place solely aboard the advanced submarine Tuatha de Danaan. The first two books contained an excellent balance of comedy and action. In the third installment we're presented with nonstop action/drama, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are many moments where Gatou tries to insert humor, but it all comes off flat and unrealistic in terms of dialogue. That is probably the downfall of this novel; dialogue. Everything was just a bit forced, but let's remember that this IS translated from Japanese. So it should be expected that something would be lost along the way.
Still, I loved this book, though not as much as the first two. And I do recommend it if you want to finish out the novels. But to complete the overall story, we'll have to start investing in manga and anime.