I'm really impressed! I absolutely cannot stand Romeo and Juliet. It is my least favorite of Shakespeare's plays, and I can think of several unpleasant things I would rather do than read it again. That said, I picked this book up at the library on a whim, and while I was really hesitant, I'm always up for trying new manga.

I am so glad I read this book! It's amazing! It has a whole new take on the original story, with plot twists! It has gorgeous artwork which brings this retelling of a Shakespearean classic to life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes manga, or Shakespeare. Well worth it. ( )

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This was nice manga to read after Otakon. XD

The art is very nice, esp the colored pages, and I think this is the first time I've actually liked a Romeo and Juliet adaptation (it doesn't hurt that they REALLY deviate from the original play).

I was particularly taken with Juliet, who is kind of like a mix of Zorro, Joan of Arc, and well, a teenaged girl. XD It was very charming. Romeo was also cast more in the romantic lead role, which was kind of refreshing, I have to say. Good choice.

I really want to go see the anime this is based on now. I get the feeling there's more in it, as there were parts that seemed a little... truncated. Then again, this is manga, they do that.

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I enjoyed this manga version of Romeo and Juliet, and that's saying a lot since I think it's one of Shakespeare's worst works.

I also learned a new term, Shibuya Girl. I'm still not entirely sure I understand the concept. I gathered that it refers to girls in Asian cultures who deck themselves out like pop star look-a-likes. It is apparently part of a larger trend of refusing old traditions.

I found it ironic, since that is pretty much what a manga version of Romeo and Juliet represents, a break from tradition.
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I absolutely love the story based on romeo and juliet. I have read the classic but I think the author of "Manga Shakespeare" used a cool innovative way to get the love story a crossover between many types of different readers. I love the grahic novel changed on the story. Every turn of the page if filled with beutiful art work. ( )