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A review by lefttoread
Alice in Borderland, Vol. 7 by Haro Aso
Volume 7 of Alice in Borderland takes a detour from the main storyline, and while I genuinely enjoy this series, I found this particular volume a bit jarring. The narrative pulls us away from the central plot, which, although it's interesting, it disrupts the momentum of the primary storyline.
I feel these side stories would have been more effective as standalone tales or short stories released after the main series concluded, rather than being inserted in the middle. This interruption breaks the flow of an otherwise tightly paced narrative, and it can feel like a distraction when you're eager to see what happens next in the main plot.
Interestingly, the TV adaptation handled this better; the flow felt more seamless. That said, Alice in Borderland remains a highly enjoyable series overall. Even with this volume’s detour, the compelling world-building and intriguing character arcs continue to shine through.
I feel these side stories would have been more effective as standalone tales or short stories released after the main series concluded, rather than being inserted in the middle. This interruption breaks the flow of an otherwise tightly paced narrative, and it can feel like a distraction when you're eager to see what happens next in the main plot.
Interestingly, the TV adaptation handled this better; the flow felt more seamless. That said, Alice in Borderland remains a highly enjoyable series overall. Even with this volume’s detour, the compelling world-building and intriguing character arcs continue to shine through.