| My thought is not ordered enough to write a review, so I just leave a short comment about this novel. This is a great masterpiece. I couldn't stop reading until I finish the whole 730 pages. The first volume was started with the shocking execution of Soyon and the rest of the part described how Erin overcame her mother's death and her brilliance unveiled with the help of Joun and her teacher Esaru. In the next volume, she achieved fame but she soon realized she had opened the Box of Pandora. In the middle of the second volume, the situation got worse and complicated involving the political conspiracy. It was so painful to read when Erin finally went against her principle and **** the *******. The ending was abrupt but I'm satisfied with it. An unnecessary afterward story was not given. The author beautifully wrapped up the conspiracy and the mystery. This novel is about a smart girl who loved nature and fully understood the relationship between humans and beasts. The intrigues over the throne put the fate of the nation on her shoulder but she found the way by herself in accordance with her belief. Her straightforward character was so attractive and gave me a pleasant feeling after finishing this novel. |
dtshykOct 26, 2008 8:24 AM
dtshyk said: My thought is not ordered enough to write a review, so I just leave a short comment about this novel. This is a great masterpiece. I couldn't stop reading until I finish the whole 730 pages. The first volume was started with the shocking execution of Soyon and the rest of the part described how Erin overcame her mother's death and her brilliance unveiled with the help of Joun and her teacher Esaru. In the next volume, she achieved fame but she soon realized she had opened the Box of Pandora. In the middle of the second volume, the situation got worse and complicated involving the political conspiracy. It was so painful to read when Erin finally went against her principle and **** the *******. The ending was abrupt but I'm satisfied with it. An unnecessary afterward story was not given. The author beautifully wrapped up the conspiracy and the mystery. This novel is about a smart girl who loved nature and fully understood the relationship between humans and beasts. The intrigues over the throne put the fate of the nation on her shoulder but she found the way by herself in accordance with her belief. Her straightforward character was so attractive and gave me a pleasant feeling after finishing this novel. good to hear that. hopefully the anime will live up to my expectations |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Where did you manage to find and read this novel anyways? |
| seriously...I would like to give it a read too, from what I've heard it sounds like a REALLY good book. |
Cortez321 said: Where did you manage to find and read this novel anyways? dtshyk reads Japanese, so... ;) |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| Finished the new two volumes.... it's just shocking. the first two volumes were prologue of the whole tragedy. |
| hope the later volumes get adapted into a decent anime *fingers crossed* |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
dtshyk said: Finished the new two volumes.... it's just shocking. the first two volumes were prologue of the whole tragedy. That is very sad to know, that the tragedy happened nevertheless....I wonder when will these two volumes get adapted.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
dtshyk said: Finished the new two volumes.... it's just shocking. the first two volumes were prologue of the whole tragedy. Could you reveal what exactly happened? :) |
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| I started reading the novel today... And it's really addicting. If I didn't have to get up early tomorrow, I would probably read through the night... it's a lot faster than the anime, and I already prefer the book for this, because the anime seemed kind of lengthly at times^^° btw: I read it in German. The first voulume came out this month. I pray it will be successful enough for the other volumes to be published. (So if you write about what happens in the later volumes it would be nice if you could use spoiler tags, because I still have hopes of reading them myself) |
| Terrible spoiler of the 3rd & 4th volumes (which not to be animated) |
| MUST...NOT...CLICK...ON..SPoILER TAG |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| dtshyk, Thank you veru much for your post. I hope that someday we'll see the rest of the series animated (or at least the novel in English). That was shocking... But |
eneviOct 31, 2009 12:06 PM
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| Thanks dtshyk for sharing this information. About the novels, Xcomp, on his awesome blog made several posts concerning first two novels. I recommend reading them (there are no big spoilers like here :]). 1) http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/2009/06/09/a-peek-inside-the-ffvii-on-the-way-to-a-smile-and-beast-player-erin-novels/ 2) http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/2009/09/08/two-new-beast-player-erin-novels-published/ 3) http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/2009/09/16/kemono-no-souja-erin-novel-and-anime-comparison-vol-1/ I especially encourage to go to the 3rd one where novels are being compared to anime. For example I didn't know that Nukku and Mokku were only created for anime to release tension (and that's one of the few things that annoys me in anime). |
| Ok, I recently started reading the third novel and yesterday late at night finished it. Oh, Dear Mom... That was... awesome... but uttelry depressing. This part gave yet another view of the our dear heorine's situation. Yeah, we got somewhat happy ending within the anime: Whereas in the novel recent events show the whole family bliss being not so obvious. EDIT: If anyone is interested: I started a small summary for the third volume here. Four more chapters to go, but if you feel like reading it I'll be very happy. Also, sorry for my English but I hope you'll like it :) |
eneviJan 8, 2011 6:23 PM
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| Double post, but... It was outstanding! Somehow I knew that KnS will turn to one of my favourite novels. I just finished reading fourth volume. Oh crap... Too much happened there, too many bad things happened. Was it unavoidable fate? Well, it doesn't matter... It was an amazingly written story with awesome protagonist. Very moving and also thought-provoking in unforced way. There's no way for me any constructive comment, but this story was simply amazing... |
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| Can anyone tell me please what happened Ial and their son at the end?? |
| I have the Light Novel downloads if anyone wants them |
sauveterreMar 26, 2013 11:28 PM
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princessnight said: Can anyone tell me please what happened Ial and their son at the end?? this please |
dtshyk said: Terrible spoiler of the 3rd & 4th volumes (which not to be animated) Frankly, this ending sounds terrible, and it doesn't make any sense. |
Oh, but it was explained in the novel |
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| When I first saw this thread I thought I would never like to see this ending. Now, I think I would at least want to read volumes 3 and 4, especiially because re-reading this discussion made me think of how much Erin and Yang Wenli look alike haha. For anime my heart probably wouldn't accept this tragic ending, but I wish I had access to the translated novels. I really wanted to have at least volumes 1 and 2 on my hands as I am a huge fan of the anime :( |
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