Reviews of Light Novels
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Reviews of Light Novels
I've read that Tokyopop and some other companies will be publishing "light novels" (read Capn Nick's review of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) soon. I think they should be reviewed on this site. Tokyopop has already released at least one: .hack//AI Buster
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rocklobster - Posts: 8903
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The first one I knew they did was the Boogiepop novels... I really want to read it, but I'm wary of translated non-graphic novels... They either get stale in translation, or a lot of things are lost... Anime and Manga are visual media, so they're not as bad...
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Bobtheduck - Posts: 5867
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That's an interesting thought. It probably isn't worth a section until it becomes a slightly bigger movement, however (this being only my opinion). So far I have been unimpressed with the literary quality of the novels I have seen, though I do give them some benefit of the doubt for translation.
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Hmmm. Though I can't speak for literary quality (I was more concerned about the story that the analysis of literary merits) I did just read the first Crest of the Stars novel, and I know other stuff is still coming out. We could open a section for just translated Japanese literature, I know I've read a number of things and will likely read more over time. I think that would leave a fair bit of room for reviews, and though I have less time that I used to, I know there are a number of Japanese books I'd be happy to review...given time, of course.
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Puritan - Posts: 799
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The only problem with this idea is that reviews mean someone on staff has to approve them. Obscure subject matter like light novels would leave the staff with few resources to check the veracity of the review. For my part, I know me and Gypsy are waist deep in reviews, so I don't know where I, personally, would get the time to approve any of these. 
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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