ES Vol. 1: Eternal Sabbath (ES: Eternal Sabbath) [Paperback]

Fuyumi Soryo (Author)

Book Description

Release date: May 30, 2006 | Series: ES: Eternal Sabbath (Book 1)

MIND CONTROL

Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. Ryousuke will live to be at least two centuries old and possesses strange mental powers: He can enter people’s minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories so that complete strangers will treat him like family. Ryousuke acts not out of malice but for survival–wandering Tokyo for reasons known only to him. No one recognizes him for what he is . . . until Dr. Mine Kujyou, a determined researcher, meets someone who challenges everything she knows about science–ES, possessor of the Eternal Sabbath gene. But is he the only one?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up–Eternal Sabbath is a genetically engineered human with the power to hack into peoples brains and reprogram them to his liking. Those who try to resist him suffer harsh mental and physical punishments. He may have finally met his match, though, in beautiful and brilliant scientist Mine. The protagonists are compelling and the melodramatic techno-thriller plot should interest fans of both the romance and science-fiction manga genres. Violent or sexual images drawn from dramatic angles move the story along at a rapid pace. With more action than dialogue, this volume perfectly illustrates mangas wide appeal among older teens.–Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey (May 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345491882
• ISBN-13: 978-0345491886
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,719,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Intellectually Stimulating and Visually Captivating July 27, 2006

By book maven

Format:Paperback

I read this because Fuyumi Soryo is the manga-ka of my favorite series; Mars. The plot of this manga is thrilling and interesting from a psychological point of view. I never put the book down once the first time I read it, and I have reread it several times since then. The art is also some of the best I've ever seen in a manga. Eternal Sabbath has even replaced Mars as my favorite series.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars ES December 7, 2006

By bookworm

Format:Paperback

Very intelligent work. Fuyumi Soryo knows a lot about psychology and biology, I am impressed. The story line is also significant and the moral dilemmas are interesting. It's hard to determine were you stand because the morality of the characters is so blurred, but that's what makes it so interesting. I read volumes one and two, at first I couln't understand the cold and careless demeanor of the main character, but later I came to like it. It will make you wonder and question who you are.

4.0 out of 5 stars "You see no one." December 7, 2012

By para

Format:Paperback

A mysterious person who can manipulate the minds of others seems to wander aimlessly, altering the thoughts and fates of those he encounters arbitrarily. But when he runs into one of the few people who he can't affect, something strange happens - he finds this person interesting...

I read Eternal Sabbath as part of a book challenge and didn't know much about it going in. I'm delighted to have found what seems to be a captivating, character driven paranormal story with heavy sci-fi and mystery elements. The two main characters are highly intriguing, and this first volume sets up a good amount of groundwork for future developments while keeping things moving at a nice clip. I can't describe the story in more detail without getting into spoilers, so I'll simply say I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more.

The art isn't spectacular nor elaborate, but is solid and suits the story. Characters are distinct, consistently drawn and easily identifiable, and the straightforward style lets the artist really make an impact when called for.

Overall ES Vol. 1 is a strong start to what looks to be a great series.