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Title: Pet Shop of Horrors, Book 4 by Matsuri Akino, Tomoharu Iwo, Bryan Masumoto, James Lucas Jones ISBN: 1-59182-501-6 Publisher: TokyoPop Pub. Date: 01 December, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Some nice art, mediocre stories
Comment: The artwork is an improvement on the earlier volumes. The stories are action/plot oriented; some character development. A standout scene occurs near the end of "Dracula," which shows intensity that is lacking in some of the other stories, acting like a point of culmination, when tension is pushed to near breaking.
The stories are not as complex and well-developed as vol. 3, in my opinion. But unlike the popular vote around here, I did actually enjoy the premise of "Dark Horse," not for the plot or character interaction, but merely for the concept of bloodlines and acquired traits and the twist at the end. It's not particularly noteworthy otherwise, but it's clever. (Only because I study genetics and biology do I find it interesting.)
I've enjoyed the other volumes (1-3), and 4 has its moments, but the stories lack the greater depth and complexity found in 1-3. Worth the price if you're wanting to collect the entire series. But it might be worth waiting for a revised edition without the typos found in this edition.
Rating: 4
Summary: Count D rules!
Comment: I love Petshop of Horrors. But compared to the previous 3, this book is kind of feels like an intermission rather than a continuation of the story. "Digital" was a little sad, but not as tragic as "Delicious"; "Flowers and the Detective Pt.1" was a wonderful interlude that gives proof that Count D has precognitive powers; "Dark Horse" was kinda lackluster, but its not as bad as people say. I thought Count D and Leon were hilarious at the race track (escpecially how Count D does a "Yoink!" on Leon's ticket from his jacket!); "Flowers and the Detective Pt.2" was one wierd acid trip on Leon's part, too bad we didn't get to see his "next morning" reaction as Count D hinted. I loved the part where Leon was feeding Pon-chan (D's tanuki/magic raccoon)! ; "Dracula" was great, especially when the vampire first shows up and molests Count D and Leon walks in on them ^_^ And their next encounter was funny too!
On a final note, I hate it when people call D a crossdresser. Fact: Formal cheongsam for men are long-sleeved while the ones for women are either short-sleeved or no sleeves at all. But Count D prefers flowery prints-type of fabrics instead of the more solid colors of traditinal male chengsam, so I guess D is "fruity," but crossdresser? Nah. And oh, "Dark Horse" might make Count D seem like he dabbles in "bestiality" (I.e. getting googly eyed about a horse's perfect rump), but in truth, he just really likes pretty things in contrast to Leon's more "sexual" attractions.
Rating: 3
Summary: There are other volumes that stand out in my mind...
Comment: This is PSoH, so I can't say that I *didn't* like this book.
But I can't say I really liked it either.
It's unfortunate that this volume was such a let down. After being positively thrilled by volume 3, I was anxious to see what would happen next. Unfortunately I was treated to some rather empty and--heaven forbid--boring stories. "Dracula" was probably the best, and the "Flowers & The Detective Pt.1" was mildly entertaining. All the stories seemed rather underdeveloped or rushed, and really didn't do much for the continuity of the story.
Another nag I had with this volume was the constant punctuation mistakes in the sub-texts (and since there's lots of subtext, this is very noticiable). Hopefully TokyoPop will reissue this volume later with corrections.
If you're new to PSoH, pleeease don't base your opinion of the series on this book. Check out one of the previous volumes and come back to this one when you simply need more of Leon and Count D ~_^.
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Title: Pet Shop of Horrors, Book 3 by Matsuri Akino, Tomoharu Iwo, James Lucas Jones ISBN: 159182365X Publisher: TokyoPop Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Pet Shop of Horrors, Vol. 5 by Matsuri Akino ISBN: 1591825024 Publisher: TokyoPop Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Pet Shop of Horrors (Pet Shop of Horrors (Graphic Novels)) by Matsuri Akino ISBN: 1591823641 Publisher: TokyoPop Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Pet Shop of Horrors (Pet Shop of Horrors (Graphic Novels)) by Matsuri Akino ISBN: 1591825032 Publisher: TokyoPop Pub. Date: 01 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Pet Shop of Horrors (Pet Shop of Horrors (Graphic Novels)) by Matsuri Akino, Mari Akino, Tomoharu Iwo, James Lucas Jones ISBN: 1591823633 Publisher: TokyoPop Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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