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Offline AngelTheRingGiver

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« on: August 22, 2004, 11:06:25 PM »
I just finished reading Battle Royale by Koushun Takami, really really good. I have never seen the movie/s or have read the manga, but the book was uber good and I can't wait to get around to seeing the movie.
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2005, 04:52:30 PM »
I have the first 7 volumes of the manga, and I'm hooked.  It is really violent and contains adult situations (hence the 18+ rating).  The story is really addictive and there is a ton of backstory for the characters.
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2005, 06:59:02 PM »
I loved this novel. I am really very glad they translated it into english. The movie was great, I don't recommend the sequel. The manga is good too, I think it is definately more grim and hentai-riffic than the novel. So, readers beware of volumes 3 and 8 if your not into unnecessary sex (some of it doesn't really advance the plot, IMO). And just don't read it if you are squeamish. lol

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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2005, 10:21:16 PM »
lol, unnecessary sex.  Sounds intriguing.  Did they at least have it make sense with the plot?
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2005, 06:25:04 PM »
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lol, unnecessary sex.  Sounds intriguing.  Did they at least have it make sense with the plot?


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I think the Bonus Chapter "Fallen Angel" was completely unnecessary but that's just me.  :?

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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2005, 09:34:59 PM »
unnecessary sex ALWAYS makes sense. what do you live under, an un-yaoi-ified rock?
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2005, 08:40:16 AM »
No... I just think of it in a sense that it isn't needed to advance the story lol. And Yaoi, don't get me started. It's a gift from the mahou Yaoi faeries. XD
It just makes me think:
Where is the yaoi in BR?
It needs some, badly. lol

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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2005, 06:41:14 PM »
*nods vigorously* between exploding heads they couldnt put a couple same gender make outs?
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2005, 11:52:55 AM »
I'm still waiting for someone to write "Battle Royal: Unnessacery Sex: The Novel." Now that'd be worth a pulitzer.  :wink:
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2005, 09:12:28 PM »
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I'm still waiting for someone to write "Battle Royal: Unnessacery Sex: The Novel." Now that'd be worth a pulitzer.  :wink:

YES!
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I can't wait for that!
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Did I just say that?  :oops:

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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2005, 11:26:54 PM »
dont tempt me. i'm already writing a book for the forum.
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« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2005, 07:28:10 AM »
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I'm still waiting for someone to write "Battle Royal: Unnessacery Sex: The Novel." Now that'd be worth a pulitzer.  :wink:

YES!
YES!
I can't wait for that!
HAHAHAHAHA *cough*
Did I just say that?  :oops:


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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2005, 08:15:14 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2005, 12:16:37 AM »
Oh the president is already devising emergency action plans for when i post it. by the wy mike, is there a max # of characters i get per post?
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« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2005, 12:42:11 AM »
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i'm already writing a book for the forum.
Are we in this book? *imagines limitless possibilities, both good and bad*
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