Banana Fish, Vol. 4 [Paperback]

Akimi Yoshida (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2001 | Series: Banana Fish (Book 4)

In the fourth installment, Papa Dino Golzine’s hitmen meet Max Lobo’s ex-wife and search for the missing Professor Dawson. Meanwhile, Chinese crime boss Lee Daai Yan sends the dreaded Yut Lung to deal with the heroes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569315442
• ISBN-13: 978-1569315446
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,333,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars On the run in LA, enemies behind every palm tree., July 6, 2002

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Mary J. Alderdice "geek, book lover, craft fiend" (Washington DC Metro Area, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Banana Fish, Vol. 4 (Paperback)

After trouble finds Ash and his friends at their Cape Cod hideout, they continue their quest to find the truth behind Banana Fish by heading to Los Angeles, following a lead given to Ash by a dying man. After a less-than-cordial welcome from Max Lobo's ex-wife, the crew heads out to find an address that they think has something to do with the ongoing Banana Fish saga. Little do they know that Papa Dino has worked with his Chinese associates to stage a welcome for Ash and company.

After fending off the would-be kidnappers, and finding a few surprises inside the house, Ash and his friends settle in to do some research into Banana Fish, and what exactly it is, and why everybody seems to want it. Meanwhile, Shorter has problems of his own, what with the Young Master being not quite what he seems. And how about Eiji and Ibe, who are now in the country illegally since their visas have expired?

As usual, all is turmoil, but Ash, Max, and their friends are determined to find the truth behind Banana Fish, and finally put to rest the ghost of Griffin. The story continues to unfold quickly, and new mysteries spring up left and right, drawing you further in. Another fine volume in the Banana Fish series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never judge a book by its cover!, May 24, 2004

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Ching (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Banana Fish, Vol. 4 (Paperback)

I picked up vol II of this manga by accident, and it sat in my room collecting dust for a very long time. One day, out of boredom, I picked it up. I remember thinking to myself: what an ugly cover...and that I didn't really like that style of drawing anyways.

However, as soon as I got past the first ten pages...I couldn't stop myself from finishing the manga and wanting more of the story. The plot is wonderfully twisted, there are subtle hints on every page, and the character development is amazing!
Since then, I've collected all the volumes up to #7, and the story just keeps on growing!

On a personal level, Banana Fish really appeals to me because some of the social issues this manga series address are very hard to accept and also very thought provoking. Compared to the life of some of the characters in the story, my life has been a blessing...and I'm learning to re-evaluate myself through personal reflection. Any manga that can hit you that hard is definitely something. But don't get me wrong...there are great humour in it too...it's not just all depressing stuff!

Do yourself a favour and read Banana Fish. I hope you will love it as much as I do!