02-26-2015, 02:28 AM
Monster Meets King:
So, uh, which one is the king and which one is the monster? I have been following both Gil and Docy since they've entered the 'verse, but in this story line they have a chemistry that works very well together , and you learn quite a bit that makes them not fit the moniker given to them but also VERY much fit it. First and foremost, Gil is despicable. He's a character you love to hate. But there's still entertainment in his actions and thoughts, and some comedy, so it's not just a constant stream of evil stuff that gets boring quickly. You get an idea of nobility and superior upbringing in his reaction to others, which also works well with how much of a slimeball he is. Then there's Eudocia. You feel a bit sorry for her, considering how polite and helpful she's been to Gil (although Gil has also been the kindest to her compared to how he treats everyone else), but she's a more psychotic killer than he is! I just love their interactions and how they work off each other. It certainly helps how they have different reactions to different events. Although I would say it's unnecessary to always copy the dialogue, it does serve as an easy landmark for the reader to bridge the two writers. You two work well together, and I hope to read more.
Cinnabon Island Arc:
I missed the boat the first time this topic showed up in Book Club, so now I have a chance to comment on it. It does have the feel of the anime, partly due to the writing style of Luffy (for example. the use of amusing sound effects) and party because the collection of strange characters that have been featured. It's fun to read what strange thing Luffy will say or do, and how everyone else has to keep up with him. This is intersected with a few serious scene which really add to the overall enjoyment of the story, particularly the scene where Luffy is thinking about his old crew. Like a sweet dessert after a savory meal. The introduction of Kilala is a BIT of a Deus Ex Machina, but at least the character was introduced earlier rather than coming out of nowhere.
[Will continue with Jubilee and Velvet Lies later]
So, uh, which one is the king and which one is the monster? I have been following both Gil and Docy since they've entered the 'verse, but in this story line they have a chemistry that works very well together , and you learn quite a bit that makes them not fit the moniker given to them but also VERY much fit it. First and foremost, Gil is despicable. He's a character you love to hate. But there's still entertainment in his actions and thoughts, and some comedy, so it's not just a constant stream of evil stuff that gets boring quickly. You get an idea of nobility and superior upbringing in his reaction to others, which also works well with how much of a slimeball he is. Then there's Eudocia. You feel a bit sorry for her, considering how polite and helpful she's been to Gil (although Gil has also been the kindest to her compared to how he treats everyone else), but she's a more psychotic killer than he is! I just love their interactions and how they work off each other. It certainly helps how they have different reactions to different events. Although I would say it's unnecessary to always copy the dialogue, it does serve as an easy landmark for the reader to bridge the two writers. You two work well together, and I hope to read more.
Cinnabon Island Arc:
I missed the boat the first time this topic showed up in Book Club, so now I have a chance to comment on it. It does have the feel of the anime, partly due to the writing style of Luffy (for example. the use of amusing sound effects) and party because the collection of strange characters that have been featured. It's fun to read what strange thing Luffy will say or do, and how everyone else has to keep up with him. This is intersected with a few serious scene which really add to the overall enjoyment of the story, particularly the scene where Luffy is thinking about his old crew. Like a sweet dessert after a savory meal. The introduction of Kilala is a BIT of a Deus Ex Machina, but at least the character was introduced earlier rather than coming out of nowhere.
[Will continue with Jubilee and Velvet Lies later]
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