Sanctuary (Volume 8) [Paperback]

Sho Fumimura (Author), Ryoichi Ikegami (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (November 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569312079
• ISBN-13: 978-1569312070
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,628,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sanctuary Series: Stunning, clever, gripping ...., November 23, 1999

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This review is from: Sanctuary (Volume 8) (Paperback)

Ryoichi Ikegami's art work was the reason I purchased the first volume in the Sanctuary series. I'm glad I did. His work did not dissapoint. But that was only part of the reason I ended up buying all the volumes in this series.

Sho Fumimura, the writer, weaves a powerful story of politics and the Yakuza and masterfully adds the elements of friendship, love, loyalty, deception and betrayal which in my mind, makes this story a classic.

I was particularly amazed by the way Fumimura managed to maintain the momentum of the story, particularly since this story is presented in volumes. His main characters are well developed (he writes them in such a way that makes you care what happens to them), the story is well structured and makes sense which does not always happen in graphic novels or comics. The plotline is clever enough to keep you interested, gripping enough to make you lose track of time and straight forward enough to keep you reading.

I was sad when I started reading the very last volume, as I knew, this tale was going to end. When I turned the last page, I was almost in tears. Almost.

The Sanctuary series offers great storytelling and stunning artwork. A 'must read' for graphic novel fans. Go on, treat yourself!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes Yakuza Sexy and interesting, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sanctuary (Volume 8) (Paperback)

But that's not what this is about. It's the steamy world of politics and scandal. An excellent story with excellent art. I cried at the end and I never cry at the end of anything. The characters are awesome and devious. Read it.