Comments on: REVIEW: Ooku: The Inner Chambers volume 2

By: tua mÃ£e

tua mÃ£e — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:49:11 +0000

otaku loser.

By: Jia

Jia — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:13:43 +0000

@The Source: There are indeed making a movie adaptation of Ooku but as far as I can tell, it only covers the first volume. As for your question: The male lead of the first volume ends up with the girl from his childhood. This is all covered in volume 1. Volume 2 (and onward) deals with the past and how society changed with the coming of the Redface Pox.

By: The Source

The Source — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:46:59 +0000

Your reviews are very detailed and helpful..ty.

I was hoping you may answer a question for me since it would appear as if you have a greater understanding of the books.I’ve seen info on a movie that is being made in 2010 called “Ooku” which is based on this collection…(I know the movie isnt out yet..so no one knows with certainity,but if it is based on the novels..then I dont think they will stray too much..I hope)Does the main lead end up with Tokugawa Yoshimune or is it another on of those..where he ends up with the girl from his childhood….or no one at all? I hope you may have some insight on this..I’ve looked online for any clue..but found nothing…and I’d really like to know before even contemplating seeing the film.

Sorry if this isnt Book related,but you appeared to be my best chance for learning what it is I am searching for…so I thought I’d ask…

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By: Jia

Jia — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:48:26 +0000

@Keishon: Ah, conflicting opinions! I'm going to have to track this down and take a stab at it.

By: Keishon

Keishon — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:36:07 +0000

Ye gods, I started reading All My Darling Daughters yesterday and threw it aside. Curious to know what you think of that one, Jia.

By: Jia

Jia — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:40:08 +0000

@Estara: It'll be a little tricky since shoujo romance actually isn't the main manga genre I read (that's mostly shounen/seinen) but I'll do my best. @BlueRose: You know, I think I have that book somewhere. I should dig it out. @8mph Ansible: Glad you found something you like!

By: 8mph Ansible

8mph Ansible — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:05:06 +0000

Yo!

Just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for the review/recommendation. Came across this book a few days ago and couldn’t decide between this and picking up the next VizBig volume of Rurouni Kenshin. It seemed good from what snippets I flipped through and read but wasn’t sure whether or not I’d be disappointed if I actually read it.

This and the volume 1 has insured me that the series is worth picking up once I’m off work.

-Ani8

By: Estara

Estara — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:36:42 +0000

@BlueRose: Seconding that. Although I liked her science fiction paranormals in the Elfhome series better: Tinker and Wolf Who Rules.

By: BlueRose

BlueRose — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:28:38 +0000

Have you read A Brothers Price by Wen Spencer – is the same principle – a disease wipes out most of the males and the only ones left are highly prized and protected, and its a really interesting twist on the whole social dynamic. And a romance :)

By: Estara

Estara — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:29:34 +0000

@Jia: Understandable ^^. I’m just so happy to see someone at DearAuthor take up Jan’s mantle, because I think there are so many lovely shoujo and josei romances out there, romance readers are missing out if they don’t already read graphic novels or manga/manhwa.

Which doesn’t mean that there aren’t any great US comics romances… they’re just a lot more rare.

By: Jia

Jia — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:05:01 +0000

@Estara: I'll do my best! And Otoyomegatari is my new discovery. I kind of love it a lot. (I'm just trying to stick with licensed manga for DA.)

By: Estara

Estara — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:26:08 +0000

@Jia: And hopefully write a review! ^^ *makes puppy eyes* Oh and kudos for the Otoyomegatari icon!

By: Jia

Jia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:32:26 +0000

@Estara: I just looked up All My Darling Daughters and that looks good! I'll check it out.

By: Estara

Estara — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:28:17 +0000

Another manga review! Yay. Fumi Yoshinaga has become an auto-buy for me with her recent works, but I have to be in the right mindset to appreciate her.

I’ve heard excellent things about recent release All My Darling Daughters as well – which seems to be one manga completely focussing on female connections and family.

By: mezza

mezza — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:36:00 +0000

I also read the first volume based on your review and loved it as well, I will be reading on. I love the complexity of the story and how the personal is political.

By: Jia

Jia — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:18:49 +0000

@Keishon: Glad you enjoyed the first volume. I look forward to hearing what you think about this one.

By: Keishon

Keishon — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:03:47 +0000

I read the first one based on your review of it (grade) and am pleased to say I enjoyed it. Plan to continue reading this series so thank you for reviewing these.

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