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Death Note: Another Note - The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases is a hardcover novel by Tsugumi Ohba that delves into a gripping serial killer investigation set in LA. Praised for its unique mix of dark mystery and humor, it offers exclusive backstory on iconic characters L and Naomi. With over 1,500 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, this bestseller is a must-have for Death Note enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike.
| ASIN | 142151883X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,060 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Censorship & Politics #147 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #887 in Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,558) |
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition | First Edition |
| ISBN-10 | 9781421518831 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1421518831 |
| Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| Publication date | February 19, 2008 |
| Publisher | VIZ Media LLC |
F**O
Very fun!
I recently picked up this book after suffering Death Note withdrawals, having finished the anime a few weeks ago. I've only read a few translated 'anime themed' novels and I wasn't very impressed, but this one was much more fun! The writer has a wonderful sense of humor, and while the theme of the story is a dark set of perplexing murders, a lot of the dialogue and descriptions of events made me laugh out loud. A perfect mix of engaging mystery and comedy, I think. ( The poor victims' names didn't seem to bother me like they did some reviewers. I particularly liked Blackberry Brown. :P ) If you're a Death Note fan at all, this is a must read. I read this in one sitting and I have to admit, the ending was a surprise! All in all a very entertaining read and an insightful look into the pasts of L and Naomi.
H**O
Nice and short read
It’s a nice read to complement a side story from Death Note. It’s not too long and will keep you hooked, plus you get to read more about L.
A**R
YUMMY
Buy right now awesome sauce
T**R
The L.A.B.B. murder cases; as narrated by M
Honestly, this was an excellent book. I originally was told about this series by my friend Jessica S. I first thought it to be weird, but it is currently one of my favorite book/Manga series. Well back to the point, This story, about the murderer Beyond Birthday, is narrated by Mihael Keehl. Readers of the Deathnote series will know this man a "Mello" or "M". Anyhow, Mello decides to write this story (one of the three he heard directly from L) because he finds it the most intriguing; (And wants Near to be envious, as Near never physically met L) The story starts as a normal detective novel, describing how B.B. is about to "Dismantle" his third victim. However, Mello quickly redirects from this, and tells the story in a different manner, going from Naomi Misora's point of view, and often interrupting the story with his own theories. The plot begins simply, a serial killer in Los Angeles has murdered three people, and has left a series of clues the police cannot solve. This does not interest Naomi Misora, until she is contacted by the mysterious super-detective L. L informs Misora she is his "eyes" and wants her to help investigate the case. As she begins to investigate the case, she meets a strange detective known as Rue Ryuzaki. The man is a conflict of interest to Naomi, both because of his odd habits, and his incredible deductive ability. The man asks to work with Ms. Misora, and the plot thickens from there. Overall, this book was excellent, and only slightly slow at the beginning. Anyone who likes Deathnote must read this excellent story. This book also has an excellent reread value that some detective novels lack (Also not sure whether or not to call this a detective novel) In any sense, a great book. Well done, NISIOISIN.
A**R
He expands the fictional story of mankind’s greatest detective, L
Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases by NisiOisiN Review (written by a twelfth-grade student) Delving into a murder mystery, three detectives try to uncover the puzzles left behind for them by an elaborate killer. Located in Los Angeles and set before the original Death Note, this book serves as a prequel. NisiOisiN writes a thrilling story of twists and turns. He expands the fictional story of mankind’s greatest detective, L. Naomi Misora is an F.B.I. detective who has recently been indefinitely suspended. She receives a call from L, the world’s claimed “greatest detective”. L asks for Naomi’s help in an unsolved case. If they work together, he believes they can solve it. While investigating, Misora stumbles upon private detective Ryuzaki. He explains how he was hired by the family of the victims to help solve the case. Over time, Misora and Ryuzaki become mutually acquainted with one another. Misora asks L if it’s alright to work alongside Ryuzaki and L approves. I found myself emphasizing with all three characters. I felt like I was riding alongside them and figuring out parts of the mystery myself. I think that Another Note is eighty-percent character driven and twenty-percent plot driven. NisiOisiN explores the themes of justice, envy, and trust. Naomi questions what justice is and self-critically ponders if her past choices were right or wrong. I think that NisiOisiN uses his themes effectively. By utilizing the importance of human life he relates Naomi to the reader in a realistic way. The three detectives must continually ask the question, “Who is the next victim?” Shueisha, Viz Media, 176 Pages
L**R
Unique, Unusual Murder Mystery
I don't bother finishing most novels I pick up, but this one left me wanting more. I felt like I was taken to Toontown (remember Roger Rabbit?), fooled, and set straight. Where can I get a return ticket? The book avoids a bunch of literary devices that have become cliches. It would be PG-13 if it were a movie. There's no gratuitous violence or angst, and Naomi and Ryuzaki don't rip each others' clothes off. Narrator Mello (who always seemed more like a man of action than letters) may have been a murderer himself, but at least he doesn't want to nauseate his readers. It's tightly written. There are no obvious holes in the plot, characters defying common sense or their own natures to make the story work, or moments that make you wonder, "Why don't they just do such-and-such?" It helps if you've seen the anime series Death Note or read the manga. (At this writing, Death Note is on Netflix and the scanned, translated manga is online.) You can still follow the story, but you'll miss a trick and you won't even know it. It's nicely bound with illustrations, high quality paper and binding, and even a black satin bookmark. If this were on Kindle, I'd still get the hard bound copy. DNAN gave me some of the most enjoyable hours I've spent with a book in a long time.
M**D
Absolutely wonderful book
T**L
Acquistato per mio figlio che adora il mondo manga. Preso in inglese perchè lui lo legge perfettamente ed è rimasto molto soddisfatto. Lo ha " divorato " in due giorni e fa parte di una trilogia ( se ho ben capito).
O**E
Très bonne livraison, j'ai reçu le livre un jour avant la fourchette de dates de livraison prévue. Le livre en lui-même est encore mieux que je l'imaginais, c'est un très bel objet ; les pages sont de qualités, le livre est solide, bref, parfait. Juste pour une chose, sinon ce ne serait pas drôle, et c'est pour ça que je ne mets pas la note maximale ; la couverture blanche du libre était abîmée lorsque j'ai ouvert mon colis. Bien que je me doute qu'il n'ait pas été envoyé comme ça, et que ce doit être la faute de la livraison, j'ai été malgré tout un peu déçue en voyant ça. Mis à part ça, excellent livre (tout est évidemment en anglais, pour ceux qui se demanderaient), et je le recommande à tous ceux qui aiment l'univers de Death Note, ou pour ceux qui s'intéressent simplement à BB.
M**L
"Another Note" erläutert den in Death Note erwähnten Fall - den "LABB muder case" - an dem Naomi Misora zusammen mit L gearbeitet hat. Eine Mordserie in Los Angeles, welche selbst die Polizei vor ein Rätsel stellt, weckt das Interesse des als besten Detektiv der Welt gefeierten L - jemand, der weder seinen Namen noch sein Gesicht je preisgegeben hat Um den Fall lösen zu können, heuert er die FBI-Agentin Misora an, welche unter seiner Leitung auch bald wertvolle Hinweise entdeckt, die der Polizei entgangen sind. Schon bald jedoch wird ihr klar, dass der Täter außer den Morden noch ein anderes Motiv zu haben scheint - und als wäre das noch nicht genug, benimmt sich auch L selbst für seine Verhältnisse seltsam. Zum einen ist es ungewöhnlich, dass sich der renomierte Detektiv bei einem so vergleichsweise unbedeutenden Fall einmischt - für gewöhnlich tritt er erst dann in Aktion, wenn es bereits zehn Tote gab, oder 1 Million Dollar als Honorar angeboten werden, zum anderen scheint er den Killer zu kennen. Und wer ist dieser mysteriöse Privatdetektiv, welchen Misora bei der Lösung des Falles begegnet und der fest entschlossen ist, ihr bei der Aufklärung zu helfen? Zuerst war ich sehr skeptisch, da hier nicht die Original-Autoren von Death Note am Werk waren, dies stellte sich jedoch als unbegründeet heraus. Die Handlung ist gut durchdacht, neue Charaktere werden nahtlos in das Death Note Universum eingefügt. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Krimis ist der Schreibstil hier lockerer gehalten, was eine erfrischende Abwechslung darstellt. Die Geschichte selbst ist nicht überragend lang - ich habe das Buch an einem Abend durchgelesen - dafür ist man aber eher versucht, den Roman öfters zu lesen. Ansprechend finde ich auch den Wechsel zwischen den persönlichen Gedanken des Erzählers und der eigentlichen Geschichte, die Dialoge zwischen Misora und Ryuzaki regen des öfteren zum Schmunzeln an. Das Buch selbst erscheint in sehr guter Qualität: Ein optisch ansprechender Schutzumschlag ist vorhanden, zu Beginn werden verschiedene Papiersorten verwendet und eine qualitativ hochwertige Farbzeichnung ist auch dabei. Das Papier ist nicht zu dünn und hat einen leicht elfenbeinfarbene Tönung, was das Lesen angenehmer macht. Ich bin des Japanischen nicht mächtig, deshalb kann ich nicht entscheiden, welche Version sich genauer an die Vorlage hält - die Englische, oder die Deutsche. Was ich jedoch schon beurteilen kann ist welche Version sich angenehmer liest, und hier liegt die Englische eindeutig vorn. Die Sprache wirkt flüssiger mit besseren Ausdrücken, und obwohl es sich hier natürlich nicht um Shakespear handelt machen die Dialoge einfach Spaß und sind witzig. Auf Deutsch schaudert es mich wenn ich sehe, wie die Deutsche Sprache verhunzt wird - ich habe den Eindruck, dass zu wörtlich übersetzt wurde ohne auf die Eigenheiten der deutschen Sprache Rücksicht zu nehmen. Ganz zu schweigen von den vielen Rechtschreibfehlern... Auch von der Verarbeitung her liegt die Englische Fassung vorne (dickeres, hochwertiges Papier)
P**P
A really nice book and very interesting to read
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