Sonia Leong

I'm really impressed! I absolutely cannot stand Romeo and Juliet. It is my least favorite of Shakespeare's plays, and I can think of several unpleasant things I would rather do than read it again. That said, I picked this book up at the library on a whim, and while I was really hesitant, I'm always up for trying new manga.

I am so glad I read this book! It's amazing! It has a whole new take on the original story, with plot twists! It has gorgeous artwork which brings this retelling of a Shakespearean classic to life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes manga, or Shakespeare. Well worth it.… (more)

This was nice manga to read after Otakon. XD

The art is very nice, esp the colored pages, and I think this is the first time I've actually liked a Romeo and Juliet adaptation (it doesn't hurt that they REALLY deviate from the original play).

I was particularly taken with Juliet, who is kind of like a mix of Zorro, Joan of Arc, and well, a teenaged girl. XD It was very charming. Romeo was also cast more in the romantic lead role, which was kind of refreshing, I have to say. Good choice.

I really want to go see the anime this is based on now. I get the feeling there's more in it, as there were parts that seemed a little... truncated. Then again, this is manga, they do that.

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I enjoyed this manga version of Romeo and Juliet, and that's saying a lot since I think it's one of Shakespeare's worst works.

I also learned a new term, Shibuya Girl. I'm still not entirely sure I understand the concept. I gathered that it refers to girls in Asian cultures who deck themselves out like pop star look-a-likes. It is apparently part of a larger trend of refusing old traditions.

I found it ironic, since that is pretty much what a manga version of Romeo and Juliet represents, a break from tradition.
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