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REVIEW: The Embalmer




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Wolverine Princess



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:47 pm Reply with quote
This one was totally under my radar, but after reading this review I think I'm going to pick it up the next I'm in Borders. It sounds fascinating.
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jsevakis
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:11 am Reply with quote
Wolverine Princess wrote:
This one was totally under my radar, but after reading this review I think I'm going to pick it up the next I'm in Borders. It sounds fascinating.


I'm right there with you. I never would have even noticed this without the review. Thanks!

Very small nit-pick, but it doesn't "peak" your curiosity so much as it "piques" your curiosity. Same pronunciation, different word. (God, I hate myself for even posting that! Sorry, didn't mean to detract from a great review!)
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MorwenLaicoriel



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:53 am Reply with quote
Wow, I'm definately interested in this now. I think I'll add this to my 'want to read' list and keep an eye out for it. Thank you! ^^
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DragonsRevenge



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:17 am Reply with quote
I've never read it, but just from the description, I can't help but think of Black Jack.
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Minai



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:04 am Reply with quote
[quote="jsevakis"]
Wolverine Princess wrote:

Very small nit-pick, but it doesn't "peak" your curiosity so much as it "piques" your curiosity. Same pronunciation, different word. (God, I hate myself for even posting that! Sorry, didn't mean to detract from a great review!)


Oh, goodness. And I have a degree in English. See what all that money got me? Love you for pointing that out...
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Mohawk52



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:17 am Reply with quote
I would have thought it would be a bit pointless being an embalmer in Japan as they mostly cremate their dead in rather quick time after death. Still I guess it makes for a good story.
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midorihebi



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:59 pm Reply with quote
Mohawk52 wrote:
I would have thought it would be a bit pointless being an embalmer in Japan as they mostly cremate their dead in rather quick time after death. Still I guess it makes for a good story.


That's part of the point of the story. Until recently (and even now, I suppose), embalmers were considered to be outcasts in society, since the practice of embalming went against Japanese traditions and beliefs.

I found this series to be really interesting, if a bit odd at times, and I liked the art a lot as well. The freakishly long toes did creep me out a bit, though.
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