Yet another book for teens about yet another angst-filled teenager. However, this one actually feels true. Shira Spektor, the aforementioned teen, has plausible reasons for being so upset with her life, and her reactions to her life situations resonate with reality. Shira's flirtation with a more dangerous side of her world seems natural as portrayed through Alisa Kwitney's eyes.
The artwork here isn't as clean and crisp as Japanese linework in many manga, but the gritty feel adds to the aura of realism created by the narrative. And like life, there is no neat and tidy wrap-up of the storyline, but instead we are just served with a continuation of events... it almost seems too abrupt, but this would work in favor of the story if another volume of Shira's adventures is ever contemplated.
The artwork here isn't as clean and crisp as Japanese linework in many manga, but the gritty feel adds to the aura of realism created by the narrative. And like life, there is no neat and tidy wrap-up of the storyline, but instead we are just served with a continuation of events... it almost seems too abrupt, but this would work in favor of the story if another volume of Shira's adventures is ever contemplated.
