Death Note: Another Note (Novel) (Death Note) by NISIOISIN
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Book Reviews of Death Note: Another Note (Novel) (Death Note)
Book Review: Good Book, But.........
Summary: 5 Stars
Short and simple this is a very good book to just sit down and read but there's something about the item that just isn't very good. The place where this book shipped out of is 100 miles South of my house, guesse how many days the package took to arive at my house? It took 8, 8 days to ship a book 100 miles, I could walk that distance in 2 days if I tried hard enough. So in short, this is a good book but the shipping on this book is only something a saint could tolerate.Book Review: Love it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. It's a bit short but the whole mystery is entertaining to the last page and even makes you laugh out loud in some parts. There are times when I want to slap Naomi's head for missing the obvoius but sometimes that made her more fun. I'd like it if the other 2 cases mentioned in the book were made into novels as well. (weather these would be told by Mello or someone different would be the authors choice)Book Review: A way cool prequel
Summary: 4 Stars
Of course, it goes without saying that those who aren't fans of Death Note need not even consider reading this book. Similarly, those who spent the series rooting for Light (you poor saps!) may be a bit bummed out by the story found herein. Another Note has little to do with Shinigami, with Kira, or with Yagami San. Thankfully, it also has nothing to do with Misa. God, I hate Misa. No, this is not a key extension of the Death Note saga. Instead, it tells the story briefly alluded to in the series, the story of the bizarre series of murders that resulted in L working with Naomi Misora. It's a proper detective novel, in the sense that it features a group of sleuths working to solve a mystery whose solution isn't known to the audience until the very end (although they are invited to play along). The mystery in question is that of the Los Angeles BB murder cases, a series of grizzly homicides scattered throughout L.A. The scene of each killing is laden with hidden clues that can point those clever enough to decode them to the next victim. For reasons all his own, L sees this as a direct challenge to himself, and after three murders have taken place, he steps in to prevent the fourth. He uses his substantial influence to recruit Misora (whom he chose virtually by chance), manipulating her through his own clever and indirect means.
The strengths of the novel are many. First of all, it's a dream come true for L fans (trust me, I adore the hell out of that sugar-sucking insomniac, so I know what I'm talking about). It reveals a good deal about his background and the nature of his work, allowing readers a peak behind the smoke and mirrors with which he operates. It cements his legend as the greatest detective the world has ever seen, and simultaneously reveals his most dangerous weaknesses and compulsions. Indeed, this is as much a study of L's passive-aggressive ego as it is a look at his phenomenal detective skills. And then there's the fact that Another Note is simply a gripping story- it's got a dark atmosphere, great characters, and a labyrinthine plot (with a solution that'll turn your brain inside out). It's also quite refreshing to see a story where Naomi Misora isn't a wasted opportunity (from a narrative standpoint). Her death in the series itself was stunningly untimely, as her obvious intelligence and resolve could have made her a truly compelling character. Here, she reaches her potential, working beside L with startling ability and intuition.
A few flaws knock this book down a peg: The beginning is a bit boring, and the ending (despite the cool denouement) feels rushed and dry. The final chapter is a dreary, abstracted explanation of the mystery's solution, its tone suggesting that the author simply wanted to finish the damn novel and get on with his life. It's a strangely anticlimactic way to finish things off, and it saps the story's resolution of its inherent drama. In addition, there are a few other hackneyed plot contrivances. And the character names are terrible.
But these little things aside, Another Note is an excellent novel, and author's hints that a couple more prequels are forthcoming fill me with smiles.
Book Review: Interesting
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love this series, and after reading the summaries for the book, I immediately bought it. The book itself was interesting, and I didn't mind spending $18 for it. Mello's voice in the novel is pretty funny. He says "To hell with Kira. I'm only interested in L" (Finally, someone said it). Anyway, there wasn't as much information on L as I had hoped, so if you buy this book in hopes of learning more about the detective, you're not going to be satisfied.Book Review: Speedy Delivery!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A great buy from this seller. The book was in excellent condition, arrived very quickly at a fair price. I love these Death Note novels!