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Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 2 (The Parasol Protectorate Manga #2)
by
Gail Carriger (Goodreads Author),
Rem
Settling into her new life as the Lady Woolsey, Alexia finds her days quite challenging. Whether it is a regiment of supernatural soldiers camped out on her front lawn or the demands of being the Queen’s “muhjah,” there never seems to be a want of new hurdles to overcome. But when stories of supernaturals rendered normal by some unknown force begin cropping up, Alexia has...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
November 20th 2012
by Yen Press
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I'm not a big fan of manga, but I am a big fan of The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger, so I just couldn't pass up an opportunity to read the manga version of Changeless (which in this case is simply called Soulless, volume 2). The manga editions of Soulless and Changeless are cute and entertaining, and it's fun to see the depictions of Lord Maccon, Ivy Hisselpenny, Lord Akeldama, and the rest of the cast of characters. These books are no replacement for reading the original novels,...more
Second volume in the series and follows the second book in the Parasol Protectorate. Once again, I really enjoyed this. The art is simply lovely and although I don't believe I finished Changeless for some reason, I found the manga to be easy to follow and did a wonderful job of getting the story through. Now I can't wait for the third volume.
And it also has me wanting to read the books again. I was iffy on the first book and set down the second halfway through, but now I want to go back and read...more
And it also has me wanting to read the books again. I was iffy on the first book and set down the second halfway through, but now I want to go back and read...more
Good adaptation. I think Ivy's my favourite main cast character design, Alexia is still far too pretty for how the book described her and while I approve of Madame Lefoux being drawn as a hottie this particular take on her skews too young (she's 32 my friends, not 20). Sidheag is perfect though. :) This was my least favourite of the original novels (I thought the plot relied on people being considerably slower than they'd been established as in the first book) so it was nice to have the art help...more
Read this one in the bookstore, since I was bursting with anticipation. This one left me a bit wary and unable to concentrate. While the storyline suffered a bit, the art was still one of it's saving graces. I sorely missed Lord Akeldama and I think I spent more time wondering what he was up to than caring about Alexia's lesbian encounters on the way to Scotland. Overall, I'm still interested in the next one, but I'm a bit terrified of where the plot is going.
Less gripping, fast-paced and dramatic than the first one but it is mostly due to the original book which has less action than the first one. All in all, still a pleasurable reading, if only for the charming Biffy (bishounen, anyone ?) and the resourceful Madame Lefoux (girlier than I envisioned but still). I am so looking forward to reading the installment that it is insane !!! TEMPLARS !
The Soulless series mangas are the first I've ever read. While I wouldn't read others, they're good enough for fans of the book who want to see inventions and Ivy's hats. Changeless is my least favorite of The Parasol Protectorate series and that accounts for the lower rating.
I wish the characters didn't look quite so slutty, but perhaps that's a manga thing. But minus another star.
I wish the characters didn't look quite so slutty, but perhaps that's a manga thing. But minus another star.
These manga versions are fun, and a nice diversion for those who have read the series and don't want to leave the story. But I think that if you haven't read the novels first, these could be a bit confusing. I highly recommend the novels, and then if you want another foray into the stories then the manga can be fun. But I don't think they can stand alone.
Many of the Urban Fantasy Graphic Novel interpretations I have read of late have been rubbish! They have offered none of the substance and depth that the original novels held. Thankfully, these manga works have such heart and whimsy - exactly capturing the tone of why we all love the Parasol Protectorate series. A great and fun read!
I disagree with the visual portrayal of Madame Lefoux in this volume. She seems to be a page boy, where she is in fact at least 32 or 33. I would have expected her to appear a little more refined or elegant despite her whimsy/odd behavior. Otherwise, again well adapted.
Like the first volume, this covers one novel - in this case, Changeless. Again, the artwork is pretty and the story moves along, being slightly abbreviated to fit into a single volume. It works on its own, but it would probably be better to read the novel first, since certain scenes jump rather quickly.
The only character I'm not completely loving the artwork on is Professor Lyall. I pictured him as a bit more dapper; not the dandy that the drones are, but he does look a tad scruffy here. I absol...more
The only character I'm not completely loving the artwork on is Professor Lyall. I pictured him as a bit more dapper; not the dandy that the drones are, but he does look a tad scruffy here. I absol...more
Volume 2 in the series follows Changeless, the second novel in the series. I forgot how much of a snot Alexia's sister is until I read this. And poor Captain Featherstonehaugh. He really does get put upon by a great many women in this series.
This book was a bit of a victim to the side plots and my interest wavered throughout. But I liked the summarization and bits of gloss-over in the manga (of those parts). The art was lovely, if a bit buxom in parts. It flowed very well.
I feel like fewer things bothered me with this volume than the first. Maybe I was just used to the images for the characters? It was fun and fast, and stays true to the original novel. I suppose as some point I will start buying them to add to the home library. But I might have to wait to be sure girls are old enough to not try and add color to the images...
Rating: 3.5/5
Funnily enough I enjoyed this way more than the full novel. I love the way REM draws facial expressions –they really add humour and nuance to the frequently absurd language and plotting....more
Funnily enough I enjoyed this way more than the full novel. I love the way REM draws facial expressions –they really add humour and nuance to the frequently absurd language and plotting....more
The Manga versions are so much quicker! :) The end of this book and the whole of the next are my least favorite in the series, but I am excited to see the next issue. I still wish they took the time to color every page. I don't love the black and white.
I enjoy these manga versions but there were a couple places here where the story lost it's continuity so you wondered if there was a page missing here and there. Ivy's outfits were a bit more along the line of the books so she was easily recognizable but Alexia's were still much to "bosom-in-your-face" for ultra conservative persona. Still... a fun read.
Just as good as the other adaptation. Nice streamlining and making it not lose any of it's punch. Also loved the design of Madame Lefoux's shop. Just splendid!
Loved it! Except for the ending, but I didn't like the ending of the book either. Sigh. When is Volume 3 going to be coming out? I simply cannot wait!
The more I read of this series, the more I love this series. I wish all the pages were full color and glossy. Alexia is such a great heroine.
Positively charming. How could it be anything else when we are talking of Gail Carriger's charming characters. I'm looking forward to the next part.
Although still enjoyable I felt like some of the character relations brushed by too quickly. Perhaps I would feel differently if I had read the novels first.
I read this in a few hours the day after I finally picked it up from the library hold shelf. Although I loved the actual Parasol Protectorate book series, the manga almost makes it just a little bit more awesome. For those who haven't read the books, this is book two in the series, called "Changeless". It's weird because this wasn't my favorite book, but the manga was better. I especially liked Madame Lefoux and Ivy, although I think they both looked a bit different than how I imagined them. The...more
Apr 06, 2013
Samantha Straughan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who enjoys a supernatural plotline that's actually GOOD; historical romance fanatics
Recommended to Samantha by:
Sharle Jones
Just as good as the first with DOUBLE the drama. Not spoiling the ending, but I was not happy with how much of a jerk Conall was being.
Great artwork, ridiculously fun story and the ending of this one was just as infuriating as the novel. Looking forward to volume 3!
Love this series. And it works nicely as a graphic novel. I enjoy seeing the visuals of the clothes, hats, and machines. :)
Like Book 1, this manga distills the best of the novel into lovely eye candy. Highly recommended as a companion book.
This is a manga adaptation of Changeless, the second book in Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series. I love that series, and I really enjoy the manga. The depictions of the characters are great - I just wish the entire thing could be in full color, like the first few pages!
My only criticism is that there were a few places where the action jumped around and it became hard to follow what was going on, if you hadn't read the book. I am not sure this is really a problem with this particular adaptat...more
My only criticism is that there were a few places where the action jumped around and it became hard to follow what was going on, if you hadn't read the book. I am not sure this is really a problem with this particular adaptat...more
I was warned the manga were confusing if one had not first read the novel. Not so, I say! Bring on Changeless!
Beautiful artwork and the wonderfully fun charactors from the novels combine to form a not to be missed manga series.
This 2nd book in the series was by far my favorite and the graphic novel version was equally awesome.
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Ms. Carriger writes steampunk urbane fantasy comedies of manners to cope with being raised in obscurity by an expatriate Brit and an incurable curmudgeon. She escaped small town life and inadvertently acquired several degrees in Higher Learning. She then traveled the historic cities of Europe, subsisting entirely on biscuits secreted in her handbag. She now resides in the Colonies, surrounded by a...more
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