Kamichama Karin Volume 7 [Paperback]

Koge-Donbo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Kamichama Karin | Publication Date: May 1, 2007

With Karin's tender loving care, Kazune finally recovers. But then Kirio develops a dastardly plan to kidnap Yuuki, and the gang must rush to save the day! At the Karasuma residence, Karin stumbles upon a mysterious ring...and the secrets of the past begin to unfurl. Don't miss this exciting last volume of Kamichama Karin!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Superhero comics have often been called adolescent power fantasies that appeal to boys not girls. But consider the heroine of this manga series, whose catchphrase is "I am... God!" Orphaned schoolgirl Karin Hanazono finds emotional solace only in her pet cat. When the cat dies, Karin questions her faith in God. But soon she is befriended by sweet, pretty Himeka and her handsome but bad-tempered cousin, Kazune Kujyou. Karin realizes she is becoming smarter and stronger, and discovers that she can transform into a "goddess." She also discovers the responsibilities of maturity: she cannot change into her goddess form unless she wishes to protect someone. As in many superhero stories (but without their violence), this is a coming-of-age tale whose young hero painfully makes the transition from emotional dependence on her parents and pet to mastering the "powers" within herself. Despite Karin's romantic mooning over Kazune, this book has a strong feminist theme. Not only is Karin angered by Kazune's blatant sexism, but she also derives her "divine" power from her mother's ring. Koge-Donbo (Di Gi Charat) draws characters with typical manga cuteness, although the visual storytelling is sometimes confusing. The target audience of young girls should find this book satisfying. (Oct.)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9–Karin is an orphan living with a not very loving aunt. She is doing poorly in school and has no real friends. After her cat dies, she feels more alone than ever. She meets strangers who help her to become a goddess using the power of her mother's ring and her own inner strength. Together, they fight an enemy, someone trying to steal their powers. Karin is an unusual superhero, at all times very human. However, the manga-style illustrations are a bit confusing and don't always support the story. Inexperienced readers might have a little trouble following the text at times and may not appreciate the art. An additional purchase.–Ronnie Gordon, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: TokyoPop (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598168835
• ISBN-13: 978-1598168839
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,073,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just another review, July 7, 2007

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Mizuki - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kamichama Karin Volume 7 (Paperback)

This volume is exceptional, just like all the other ones. A lot of mysteries are solved in this book but some other mysteries pop up too. I suggest you buy this book... you won't regret it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kamichama Karin, May 2, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Kamichama Karin Volume 7 (Paperback)

I really love Kamichama Karin. I've collected the whole set. I kind of recommend older mature kids to read it, like from 12+. Let's just say that volumes 3 and 6 are kind of, ahem, ODD. I shall not tell you what oddness it is, as I do not want to be a spoiler. But overall, Kamichama Karin is a super funny story!!