Gunslinger Girl, Vol. 4

Gunslinger Girl #4

by Yu Aida

Though brainwashed to be cold-blooded killers, the child assassins of Section Two continue to grow beyond the range of their "conditioning." Triela struggles with tears that never come, while Henrietta must deal with her growing feelings for her handler Giuseppe. But there is still hope in Triela, who is slowly coming to terms with her defeat at the hands of Pinocchio... and remembering the girl she once was.

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Comics, Action, Seinen, Science Fiction, Fiction

184 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2004

Reviews

[yel ᰔ · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars]

Feb 5, 2023

Chapters 18-22

I know it's not very appropriate to call this series 'relaxing' since this has a very serious and disturbing topics especially related to kids, but the slow moving pace of the plot has this relaxing feeling to it.

The transition from some glimpes of the past of every characters and the present time shows some parallel to each other but the present time is more like how every characters are coping up with their 'new' lives and how they're living it. Those glimpses of the past has shown us the true nature of each characters, who they were then and who they are now. Aside from having the terrorists as their enemies, they also have to fight the demons inside them and the past that sometimes still haunts them. I also appreciate that the focus is not only the cyborgs girls but also their handlers, as I saw some crumbs of Jose and Hilshire's past.

Despite having those tiny flashbacks, the plot is still moving, albeit slowly. But I wouldn't want it any other way. The pace is just perfect for me. I don't know if I should expect a happy ending for the protagonists but the poignant ambience is telling me to prepare myself.


**Gunslinger Girl Volume 1
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 2
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 3
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 5


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[Eressea · Rating 4 out of 5]

好像沒那麼虐了
但從劇透看來只會越來越虐，怕

[Sydney W · Rating 5 out of 5]

;n;

[Veronica Ika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claes' Normal Day with Unforeseen Reactions
Claes experiences what seems like a typical day, yet finds herself reacting in unexpected ways to unfolding events, hinting at deeper complexities beneath the surface of her seemingly ordinary routine within the SWA.

Triela's Journey of Loss and Friendship
Triela grapples with the aftermath of her loss to Pinocchio, navigating the complexities of grief and resilience. Amidst her struggles, she forms an unlikely bond with a new friend in Naples, finding solace and companionship amidst the turmoil of her emotions.

Mission of Elimination and Collaboration
Beatrice, a first-generation cyborg, and her handler Bernardo embark on a mission to assist the SWA in eliminating a rogue military group smuggling weapons to terrorists, showcasing the collaborative efforts and resourcefulness of the agency's operatives in combating threats to national security.

[Andrea Ambroso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ed ecco un altro volume ricco di introspezione ed azione: la parte che ho preferito è stato scoprire il passato di Triela, affrontare il tema della pedofilia e della violenza sui bambini, nonché il traffico di minori è stato molto pesante da leggere ma reso in maniera egregia con disegni e immagini non disturbanti ma d'impatto.
Ottimo volume per un'ottima serie.

[Book Tea 🫖 with Jai · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great volume, it mainly focus on Triela. But it also makes the readers think that the girls finally have some kind of human fiber in them by falling in love for their instructors.

It was gives you a insight of there minds and hearts as the grow it the service.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The connections among the characters begin to become more clear. Previously read September 1, 2007.