Review: A cinematic battle between gods and spirits
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 27, 2013
If you like superhero movies, you'll love this!I just happened to be browing, and the moment I read the synopsis, I couldn't wait to see what this book would be like. The story is about a young American girl, Keiko, who is sent to Japan on a mysterious errand following the death of her father. Once there, she finds out that not only do gods and spirits genuinely exist, but she is caught up in a fight to the death between them. Teaming up with a spirit's daughter named Yui and the shade of her father, she faces a series of increasingly destructive battles for the future of the planet.This is a fast-paced adventure story, clearly inspired by manga and comic books (Bleach, Naruto...) - an immersive alternative world in which the reader's immagination can run wild. I can definitely see it attracting a dedicated fan fiction following.One slight quibble - I could have done without the bits in Japanese. I don't object per se, if it's a word that doesn't translate well (sempai, ganbatte, itadakimasu, etc...), but I think that the local colour is sufficient to set the scene, without needing this. It's just a small gripe, though.(Standard disclaimer: I got this book as a free review copy from the author.)