|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
 |
||||||
|
|
Reviewed by Dan Polley In Yuri Narushima’s “The Young Magician 8,” Carno and Ibuki have gone into hiding from specters plotting against each other in a power struggle. While they find themselves in the middle of the two factions, they get news that they may be important by harboring talents that could be put to use. However, when they find out who one of the recruiters is, they find an uneasy time of things. The suspense heats up toward the end of the volume as the plot sets up for the No. 9. However, it just doesn’t hold that suspense up for the entire volume, which doesn’t help to keep the reader involved with the story. The plot is heavy and contains lots of subplots that make it difficult to keep track of all the characters. However, the interaction between and among the characters is of such quality that it makes the weight of the subplots seem to disappear. The art is fairly innocuous, and doesn’t really impose on the story at all. But that’s not necessarily a good thing. At times, the that lack of being weighed down by the art seems to help give the plot points a darker feel, which really does add to the story and the feel of the plot. At others, however, the art is so basic that it seems to suck the plot out of the pages. Yuri Narushima’s “The Young Magician,” volume eight, fails to provide a top-notch story throughout. While there are points that are exquisitely compiled, there are others that should be unabashedly ignored. Interested in writing for MangaLife? We're always looking for talented reviewers and columnists, so drop us a line! Charles Webb Editor-in-Chief, MangaLife.com |
12 December 2010
|
||||
 |
| home | reviews | news | features | about us | advertise | privacy policy | contact us |
