Friday, April 10, 2020

The Friday 56 (176) & Book Beginnings: The Case Study of Vanitas Volume 1 by Jun Mochizuki

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.

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Synopsis from Goodreads...

Step once more into the imagination of Jun Mochizuki, creator of New York Times-bestselling PandoraHearts! A tale of vampires and curses set in a whimsical and dark steampunk Paris unfolds! On the streets, rumors abound of a clockwork grimoire said to sow curses among the vampires. Now, guided by the Book of Vanitas, the gears begun to turn, and the story of two men, Noe and Vanitas, takes shape...
Beginning: "Listen well, mon chaton. You must never let anyone steal you're "true name."

56: "Me, a chasseur? A bourreau?? That's rich!"


Comments: I talked about the first volume of The Case Study of Vanitas in January. However, I realized I never selected it as my pick for The Friday 56. Well, I'm here to correct that. So far, I'm enjoying this manga series. It's shaping up to be one of my favorite takes on vampire lore. What are you reading this week?

22 comments:

  1. The quotes have an intriguing juxtaposition of French, steampunk, and vampire vocabulary. I would probably be distracted by the linguistics if I read it. Cool!

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    1. It is an interesting mixture of elements, but so far it works for the story. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Have a great weekend!

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  2. Vampires in a steampunk setting? I'm sold! This sounds so good! Hope you have a great weekend! Stay safe! :D

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    1. So far, it is a good story. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Have a great weekend!

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  3. Sounds different!! Happy Easter weekend! Stay safe!

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  4. Interesting, but probably not for me. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: ”SOMETHING SHE’S NOT TELLING US”

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    1. It is. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Steampunk vampires? Now that has possibilities! Happy reading!

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    1. It does. So far, it's been very interesting. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Have a great weekend!

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  7. This looks really interesting. I have read Pandora Hearts and the premise of this one certainly appeals to me. I'll have to check it out.

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    1. I hope you enjoy the series if you decide to read it. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Have a great weekend!

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  8. I love graphic novels but have trouble with manga. Hope you find a new series here that is good. Hope you are staying safely away from the nasty virus. My Friday Quotes

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  9. How many volumes is this manga? I have been looking for a new series to begin, and this one sounds just the thing :)

    Konna @ The Reading Armchair

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    1. There are 6 volumes currently available. The 7th one is coming out sometime later this year. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Have a great weekend!

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  10. hmmm....great cover. haven't heard of this but i love vampires, so.....
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  11. I might have to try this - it sounds really cool.

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    1. I hope you enjoy the manga if you decide to read it. Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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