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Vampire Hunter D Volume 02: Raiser of Gales (Vampire Hunter D #2)
The people of the village of Tepes once cowered in fear beneath the shadow of the Nobility manor. But the Nobility moved on, and the castle sat empty, a place whispered of in ghost stories to caution young people to stay away. One day four of the village children vanished. Only three returned, with no memory of what had happened or where they went. That was ten years ago. ...more
Paperback, 300 pages
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by Digital Manga Publishing / Dark Horse
(first published 2008)
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Unlike volumes 1 and 3 of this long series by Hideyuki Kikuichi, this Vampire Hunter D novel never made the transition to a movie. Which is probably a good thing, since honestly, it isn't very good. Although I did like the constant references to "AURAS", kind of a way to split the difference between psychic perception and sense-perception. I guess Kant would disapprove but this is a worthwhile technique for authors to rip off.
I once had a conversation with my friend Frank whe...more
I once had a conversation with my friend Frank whe...more
D is called to a town where there are vampires capable of walking in the daylight. He has to figure out where the source of this is and how to stop the murders going on in the town. We learn that 10 years ago, 4 people were abducted and returned with no recollection of what happened while they were abducted. A young girl names Lina is one of these 4. She's very intelligent for her age and has always been interested in knowing the history of the Nobility. Unfortunately, her town has other ideas i...more
This second volume continues D's wanderings across the post-high-tech-apocalyptic Frontier, a combination of Western, Gothic horror, fantasy-justifying sci-fi, and action.
It's a similar flavour to the first novel, with a bit more intrigue and less straight-out action. I found the storyline a little difficult to follow at times but it was good fun nonetheless.
Once again, it's not a work of high art - the translation is pretty stilted - but the content is unabashedly enjoya...more
It's a similar flavour to the first novel, with a bit more intrigue and less straight-out action. I found the storyline a little difficult to follow at times but it was good fun nonetheless.
Once again, it's not a work of high art - the translation is pretty stilted - but the content is unabashedly enjoya...more
branewurms
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Wow, this writing is just absolutely terrible. Despite that, it continues to be an awful lot of fun.
Was interesting how clear the Lovecraft influences were in this one, somehow I don't remember them being so noticeable in the first. Also, dare I say Moorcock? Idk, I've never heard Moorcock stated amongst Hideyuki's influences, but I was seeing shades of him everywhere.
A warning for those with triggers or weak stomachs: this book is coming out all over RAPE. Rape rape rape...more
Was interesting how clear the Lovecraft influences were in this one, somehow I don't remember them being so noticeable in the first. Also, dare I say Moorcock? Idk, I've never heard Moorcock stated amongst Hideyuki's influences, but I was seeing shades of him everywhere.
A warning for those with triggers or weak stomachs: this book is coming out all over RAPE. Rape rape rape...more
If you're looking for a great vampire epic, look somewhere else. If you are looking for Bruckheimer-esque romp through a highly imaginative world, look no futher. The writing is rife with standard action hero tropes (Mary-Sue) as well as rampant sexism that is common for the action hero genre. However, despite it's flaws Vampire Hunter D is a fun character to read. Overall I'd call this piece pure Gorgonzola dip, a really good cheese ball.
Kylie
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I'm still not feeling the love for this series so far. The Hammer influences are quite obvious and are one of the things I do like, but the way it's written and the whole rape issue puts me off. The rape thing especially, in both books the heroine fends off rape (or not)/has groups of hard up men getting their jollies from sexually torturing her. I desperately hope this is not a theme of the series.
Thus far it's alright. A bit confusing at times but I attribute that to the translation to English of the original Japanese. Some translators choose to be very literal when doing so, which has it's pluses. Other translators choose to interpret rather than merely translate which can make for a more flowing story. I wish my Japanese skills were better in order to read the original.
D must fight with the leftover experiments of some great Noble Doctor, vampires who can live in the daylight.
Bloody, sexual and just pulp fiction. This stuff is about on the same level, literary wise, as the Mars series. Shallow and action instead of plot.
Bloody, sexual and just pulp fiction. This stuff is about on the same level, literary wise, as the Mars series. Shallow and action instead of plot.
This is a really cool story, and the first VHD book that was not made into an anime. It covers D helping out a town whose children have gone missing and returned in sort of a strange state. A nearby hill that is the remnant of a castle of one of the nobility seems to be to blame.
It really becomes more apparent that this takes place in the FAR future, as this book shows really well how advanced the vampires used to be before they were all but wiped out by humans. This is one of the...more
It really becomes more apparent that this takes place in the FAR future, as this book shows really well how advanced the vampires used to be before they were all but wiped out by humans. This is one of the...more
I don't know why but these books are like crack for me. With all thhe crappy new vampire stories surfacing latley, it is nice to see oolder concepts to vampires in newer stories.
I highly recommend this to anyone that likes horror mixed with an action packed book. This is also a great read for people that are new to anime or Manga books.
I thought this was alright. There were definitely some cool parts to the story, but it was kind of flat compared to the first.
Ben Jones
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same as before, badly written but excellent ideas and plot. D rocks!
Jess ♥ Wickedly Bookish (Bat-Jess)
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Not as good as the first, but still held some of the same appeal.
I adore the character of D. He's cheesy, over the top, and essentially perfect. Which is why I read these books, despite the fact that perfect characters make for ridiculous, low-tension stories. It's cheese. It's pure cheese. Out of a can.
I also found the way the author switches point of view, from objective camera to internal, and from one character to another in the same scene, to be awkward and off-putting. I don't generally read manga, so maybe it's a genre or cultural differenc...more
I also found the way the author switches point of view, from objective camera to internal, and from one character to another in the same scene, to be awkward and off-putting. I don't generally read manga, so maybe it's a genre or cultural differenc...more
This invocative and goregeous writing style coupled with a grim, grotesuqe, and astounding plotline makes Kikuchi one of my favorite authors. The story of this Dampir goes back and back in time and yet none of his adventures have acutally happened yet!
Taking place in 12,090 AD gives this horror-story a bit of a sci-fi kick! Love it!
Taking place in 12,090 AD gives this horror-story a bit of a sci-fi kick! Love it!
A proper sequel to the first book, true to the style and characterization with each page, but the mystery is SO blood boiling that the slow space is frustrating enough to make you skim a few pages, but all in all? Not so bad. A little sad (in my eyes), but not bad.
It was okay, kinda confusing, and if the author mentioned how beautiful D was/is one more time, I think I would've screamed my bloody head off.
I know he's all super-uber-ultra hot an'all, I got that in the first 100 pages, no need to keep on reminding me. GOSH!
I know he's all super-uber-ultra hot an'all, I got that in the first 100 pages, no need to keep on reminding me. GOSH!
Ryan Miller
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Recommends it for:
Peter Lorre, Rodney Dangerfield, & Fonzie
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Max
This book is extremely Odd and quite confusing. But the important part is it's fun! (outside of the rape! Hooray!)
And it's easy to miss, but D kills Captain Nemo.
D KILLS CAPTAIN NEMO.
Seriously. That's all I needed to hear to pick this one up.
And it's easy to miss, but D kills Captain Nemo.
D KILLS CAPTAIN NEMO.
Seriously. That's all I needed to hear to pick this one up.
See review for Vampire Hunter D, the first volume in the series.
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