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Karakuri Odette Volume 1 (2009)

by Julietta Suzuki(Favorite Author)

3.85 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1427814074 (ISBN13: 9781427814074)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

TokyoPop

series

Karakuri Odette

review 1: I am totally in disagreement with the last reviewer. Not only is Karakuri Odette worth your money, but Chobits is highly overrated ecchi. Why not give your money to an artist just starting out, who happens to be a strong teen writer, rather than to CLAMP who has so much money they own their own line of kimono?Karakuri Odette reads similar to most any shoujo comedy, but where it lacks in originality it makes up for in thematic devices. Odette is an android trying to live as a human girl going to high school. She is concerned with making friends, helping others and having fun. Obviously pretty universal. However, the author uses Odette to comment on: sticking up for your friends and the way people treat each other; emotional maturity; depression and dealing with life’s tra... moregedies; embracing what you don’t understand; keeping your friend’s secrets; the list goes on. Speaking as a librarian, Karakuri Odette makes for a wonderful addition to any young adult collection.Speaking as a manga reviewer, the art is not fabulous (this is Julietta Suzuki’s first series) and is somewhat experimental between the story arcs. Naturally, being TokyoPop, I take issue with the translation at times. The worst insult being the inclusion of a direct translation Japanese idiom, “Chickens shouldn’t cluck in their sleep,” with no explanatory note. Boy that’s very meaningful, thanks TokyoPop. If anyone has the original tankoubon, I’d be interested in knowing what that phrase is in Japanese.
review 2: Summary: Odette is a sophisticated android/robot who wants to learn to be human. Her creator allows her to go to high school under the condition that no one will know she isn't human. In this volume, the main characters are introduced, Odette learns that being herself can be better than being human sometimes, and she and her creator must face a reluctant suicide bomber.Yay!: This manga is cute, sweet-but-not-saccharine, and thoughtful. While the premise is hardly unique, it doesn't feel worn out. Also, the maturity level is low enough for mid-grades and younger teens. You won't find a ton of fan service here, folks.Nay!: Because it's not an original premise and because the writing is on a lower level, older teens and adults may not get into the story. less

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