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Kieli Manga #2
キーリ ２―死者たちは荒野に眠る
電撃小説大賞［大賞］受賞作を漫画化した話題作!!
兵長のお墓を目指して旅をするキーリたちの前に、教会の不死人狩りの影が…。ハーヴェイがキーリを守るためにとった行動とは!? そして彼らの旅の終わりに待つものとは…!?
兵長のお墓を目指して旅をするキーリたちの前に、教会の不死人狩りの影が…。ハーヴェイがキーリを守るためにとった行動とは!? そして彼らの旅の終わりに待つものとは…!?
195 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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August 9, 2017
Second volumn of Kieli had more action than the first one, and there was some development with the characters. However, I wish there was more than just that ending...
October 14, 2009
This is the final volume of a two volume set and it’s a really wonderful short series (so much so I bought the novel it was adapted from as well). The orphan Kieli leaves school on holiday with Harvey, the only other person she has ever met who can see ghosts like she can. Unfortunately Harvey is the Undying and is being hunted by the church. This is a weird colony planet that seemed to lose all its technology thanks to the church once the colony was established (think Dark Ages). The Undying were living soldiers who had a ‘core’ placed into their heart after death. They do not age. They heal from everything and they won the war for the church which thanked them for blaming them for the war and hunting them all to extinction with weapons they had designed for this very purpose.
All Harvey wants to do is return to the place of the last battle with his transistor radio in which lives the ghost of the Corporal who wants to go back there to cross over. Harvey never expected to meet someone like Kieli nor did he ever expect to care about anyone this much.
Their first stop is somewhere that Kieli learns about Harvey’s past. By the time they finally get to the cavern, the Church soldiers, led by one of Harvey’s former friends and another Undying, are almost caught up to him. The Corporal and Harvey face a problem. Their freedom might mean Kieli’s future is going to be a short one. Harvey looks to sacrifice himself for her. Kieli finds herself in even more danger than Harvey could have predicted. This is a sweet, odd something of a romance. I found Kieli, Harvey and the Corporal very touching. I’m sorry the story was so short and would love to drop back in on them once Kieli isn’t a teen any more.
All Harvey wants to do is return to the place of the last battle with his transistor radio in which lives the ghost of the Corporal who wants to go back there to cross over. Harvey never expected to meet someone like Kieli nor did he ever expect to care about anyone this much.
Their first stop is somewhere that Kieli learns about Harvey’s past. By the time they finally get to the cavern, the Church soldiers, led by one of Harvey’s former friends and another Undying, are almost caught up to him. The Corporal and Harvey face a problem. Their freedom might mean Kieli’s future is going to be a short one. Harvey looks to sacrifice himself for her. Kieli finds herself in even more danger than Harvey could have predicted. This is a sweet, odd something of a romance. I found Kieli, Harvey and the Corporal very touching. I’m sorry the story was so short and would love to drop back in on them once Kieli isn’t a teen any more.
August 16, 2017
I wish this manga could become a anime series too!
May 24, 2021
2-volume series. Interesting far-future on a colonized planet with advanced technology and overbearing religion. Strong, unique characters in a heavier and violent/bloody but also sweet story with a happy ending.
March 25, 2020
I love this series so much just wished The rest were mangas.
May 25, 2022
Kieli and Harvey confront another Undying who is hiding as a Church soldier.
3.5 stars I wish this was longer than just a two volume set; there could have been more good stories in this universe.
3.5 stars I wish this was longer than just a two volume set; there could have been more good stories in this universe.
June 18, 2024
Its only 2 volumes long but it sucks me in everytime and I still almost cried at the end! 😖
March 13, 2016
I cried the first time I read volume 2. Not from sadness but from utter frustration with Harvey and Kieli and the Corporal. I could smack them all for being so pigheaded. You know that old story about the old woman who chops off her hair to get her husband pipe tobacco for his pipe and the old man who sold his pipe to get the hairclip for his wife's beautiful hair? That's how it felt reading volume 2.
It did however make my love Harvey a little more.
The story wraps itself up nice and neatly with room for the reader to 'expand' upon their adventures (though in reality just read the light novel series, it tells more about their adventures). The action is higher in this volume and I appreciated that we learned more about the past of the world. And the poor Corporal.
We learn a good deal about Harvey before/after the War and its a little heartbreaking honestly. Like his real name and the fact that the evil evil evil church is evil. Er. Well I guess you can't blame the religion for the followers right? A particularly nasty sort follows after Kieli and Harvey after the debacle last volume, tracking them down and making a horrid nuiscance of himself.
I do like the ending, I really do and it made me eager to read the novel series.
It did however make my love Harvey a little more.
The story wraps itself up nice and neatly with room for the reader to 'expand' upon their adventures (though in reality just read the light novel series, it tells more about their adventures). The action is higher in this volume and I appreciated that we learned more about the past of the world. And the poor Corporal.
We learn a good deal about Harvey before/after the War and its a little heartbreaking honestly. Like his real name and the fact that the evil evil evil church is evil. Er. Well I guess you can't blame the religion for the followers right? A particularly nasty sort follows after Kieli and Harvey after the debacle last volume, tracking them down and making a horrid nuiscance of himself.
I do like the ending, I really do and it made me eager to read the novel series.
July 27, 2013
I really enjoyed this super short series! The story was heartwarming, and not overly romantic. I liked the basis, and the ghosts were neat! Kieli was a sweet character and Harvey wasn't overly emo like most boys in manga like him are. I really loved the Corporal! He was by far my favorite character, and the picture of him and Kieli at the start of one of the chapters almost brought tears to my eyes it was so sweet:
I really do wish the series was longer, however, it is nice to read such a short series and one that was satisfying!
I really do wish the series was longer, however, it is nice to read such a short series and one that was satisfying!
April 1, 2012
I came into the story of Kieli not really knowing what to expect. The conclusion does make up for the slower first book and really ties everything together. The speed is highly improved as well.
The reader finds out more about who Harvey is and what's happened to him. There is also much more action and intensity and it's much easier to connect to the characters during the heartfelt moments.
My only complaint is how short this story was. 2 books is not enough for me. I wanted more character development and more action and adventure.
Overall, a great conclusion to the Kieli series. If one hasn't read the first one, I recommend it.
The reader finds out more about who Harvey is and what's happened to him. There is also much more action and intensity and it's much easier to connect to the characters during the heartfelt moments.
My only complaint is how short this story was. 2 books is not enough for me. I wanted more character development and more action and adventure.
Overall, a great conclusion to the Kieli series. If one hasn't read the first one, I recommend it.
October 25, 2012
Kieli continues with her once-in-a-lifetime adven-tour with the undead guy whom later revealed his real identity, or his real name to be exact, as Ephraim. Like its prequel, this second volume also tells a fast-paced story which barely gives its reader time to feel connection with the characters. Probably reading the original novel which it was based from will give more insights.
There's one thing I have to admit thinking after finished reading Kieli: that the whole story feels like a blasphemy - or libel? - against institutionalized church.
There's one thing I have to admit thinking after finished reading Kieli: that the whole story feels like a blasphemy - or libel? - against institutionalized church.
April 1, 2014
sebenernya udah baca ini udah dari 2012, cuma kemarin waktu dirental bingung mau baca apa akhirnya baca lagi deh *maklum lupa ceritanya*
kieli ini menceritakan tentang cinta beda spesies kali ya? antara manusia dengan undead. wuiz keren nggak tuh? kieli yang jadi heroin disini punya kemampuan ngeliat hantu dan sebangasa, malahan dia bisa jadi temen akrab nih sama roh. nah di komik ini diceritakan juga rasa penyesalan yang mendalam loh. kalo penasaran baca aja deh.. gue nggak bisa nge-review -_-
btw gue malah pingin baca novelnya nih -_-
kieli ini menceritakan tentang cinta beda spesies kali ya? antara manusia dengan undead. wuiz keren nggak tuh? kieli yang jadi heroin disini punya kemampuan ngeliat hantu dan sebangasa, malahan dia bisa jadi temen akrab nih sama roh. nah di komik ini diceritakan juga rasa penyesalan yang mendalam loh. kalo penasaran baca aja deh.. gue nggak bisa nge-review -_-
btw gue malah pingin baca novelnya nih -_-
March 12, 2015
Beh, questa è stata una bella sorpresa. Peccato che l'ho lasciato a prendere polvere sullo scaffale per anni, perché davvero meritava di essere letto.
I protagonisti hanno entrambi un carattere molto forte e il world-building che sta dietro è molto affascinante, con questa strana interpretazione della religione. Mi piace molto il modo di pensare di Kylie.
La storia è molto cupa e un po' splatter però mi è piaciuta parecchio.
Ovvio, non ho ancora letto il romanzo, anche se l'ho comprato ieri. Poi potrò fare dei paragoni. Intanto sono molto soddisfatta di questo mini-manga! ^__^
I protagonisti hanno entrambi un carattere molto forte e il world-building che sta dietro è molto affascinante, con questa strana interpretazione della religione. Mi piace molto il modo di pensare di Kylie.
La storia è molto cupa e un po' splatter però mi è piaciuta parecchio.
Ovvio, non ho ancora letto il romanzo, anche se l'ho comprato ieri. Poi potrò fare dei paragoni. Intanto sono molto soddisfatta di questo mini-manga! ^__^
December 26, 2014
Quick thoughts: Fantastic end to this short series. There's a ton packed in here about Harvey and the Corporal, their pasts, and their relationships with Kieli and each other. Yet the pacing and storytelling is perfect - it never feels rushed and everything flows and builds to an intense conclusion. Love it.
Very intrigued to read the light novels sometime, as at 9 volumes it obviously goes quite a bit beyond what we get here.
Very intrigued to read the light novels sometime, as at 9 volumes it obviously goes quite a bit beyond what we get here.
June 30, 2016
I was happy with that ending.
I remember picking up my first Yen Plus magazine and there was a small exerpt of this manga. It was the first chapter of both the novel and the manga and I was foored. I even took the idea idea of a soldier being possessed in a radio. It wasn't quite the same as Corporal was definitely not a bad guy but still loved. HAHA.
I wonder if the manga followed the novels? I hope that I'll get to read the novels soon.
ONO THE NEXT BOOK!``
I remember picking up my first Yen Plus magazine and there was a small exerpt of this manga. It was the first chapter of both the novel and the manga and I was foored. I even took the idea idea of a soldier being possessed in a radio. It wasn't quite the same as Corporal was definitely not a bad guy but still loved. HAHA.
I wonder if the manga followed the novels? I hope that I'll get to read the novels soon.
ONO THE NEXT BOOK!``
August 26, 2010
Kieli warps its story up this volume as Kieli and Harvey reach the mine. I was surprised that this was concluded in the second chapter. It really improved my enjoyment since I had expected it to take 5 or 6 volumes to conclude the story like other manga series. This is a great romance with mysticism and science fiction elements. Recommended for girls who enjoy adventure.
November 1, 2012
Ahirnya Harvey dan Kieli sampai di kuburan si Kapten yang arwahnya tinggal di radio tua, tapi setelah sampai di sana, muncul pasukan pemburu gereja yang mengejar Harvey, sampai si Kapten ahirnya ngerasukin tubuh Harvey buat menolongnya. Di sini Harvey dan Kieli kepisah.
Ahirnya tamat juga, ghost nya kurang banyak neh.
Ahirnya tamat juga, ghost nya kurang banyak neh.
April 16, 2014
This series was great! It was full of interesting and complex characters as well as an intriguing plot.
Contains Chapters 4 - 7
Chapter 4: I'm Home
Chapter 5: The Dead Sleep In The Wilderness
Chapter 6: How Many More Steps To The Beacon Of Light?
Chapter 7: God, If You're There
This volume also contains the Prologue and Chapter 1 from the Novel Series the manga is based on.
Contains Chapters 4 - 7
Chapter 4: I'm Home
Chapter 5: The Dead Sleep In The Wilderness
Chapter 6: How Many More Steps To The Beacon Of Light?
Chapter 7: God, If You're There
This volume also contains the Prologue and Chapter 1 from the Novel Series the manga is based on.
November 6, 2019
Same as the previous pretty much; cute art style and interesting plot.
I still don't like the fact that Kieli is 14.
You can tell it's leading to something "more" and unfortunately that goes into light novels instead of manga.
This was a super quick manga series. Not the best, but not fantastic either.
I still don't like the fact that Kieli is 14.
You can tell it's leading to something "more" and unfortunately that goes into light novels instead of manga.
This was a super quick manga series. Not the best, but not fantastic either.
December 27, 2012
A short, but beautiful series. A simple set up to the world, yet there are hints of much depth. The characters shine sweet and enchanting. I highly recommend this for the reader who enjoys seeing unlikely beings finding friendship and love.
January 31, 2023
Very good conclusion to the series. I like the fact that it wraps up in 2 volumes, so many manga series you have to commit to 100s volumes. This is really short and sweet - it really packs a punch, with lovable characters, and very dark undertones.
May 19, 2011
i love this website
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December 22, 2011
i found this book to be one of the best books my eyes have every laided on including the first book too.
June 26, 2012
I love Harvey! <3
August 22, 2013
I thought this was a really amazing ending to a short yet wonderful series.
March 15, 2014
Great setting, I enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to others, Wish the manga did not end here though, though I might as well jump to the novel series which this is based off on anyways...
December 25, 2014
A very sweet, heartwarming story.
November 7, 2015
Loved it! Wish there was more!
January 4, 2016
They worked out the confusing unorganized bits in this volume, and I really enjoyed it. I actually got emmersed into the story in this volume :)
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