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Gunslinger Girl #3
Школа убийц. #3
Пиноккио - молодой киллер, воспитанник одного из главарей "Падании". Ему поручено охранять подрывников, которые должны будут взорвать строящийся мост через Мессину. Одновременно другая группировка собирается похитить директора фирмы, ведущей строительство. Все эти приготовления привлекают внимание спецслужб, и Агентству поручено нейтрализовать террористов.
Новое задание - это именно то, что нужно Анджелике, которая очень переживает из-за того, что ее наставник стал с ней так холоден, и хочет вновь заслужить его доверие и доброту.
Новое задание - это именно то, что нужно Анджелике, которая очень переживает из-за того, что ее наставник стал с ней так холоден, и хочет вновь заслужить его доверие и доброту.
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February 8, 2023
[Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars]
Feb 2, 2023
Volume 3
Chapters 12-17
The plot in this volume is obviously picking up. After introducing the characters from the Social Welfare Agency, especially the girls and their handlers, we got to know the characters from the terrorist group, such as the young but skilled hitman Pinocchio, the bomber partners Franco and Franca and Nino, who used to be 'ticking time-bomb' radical activist who is now more of a pacifist kidnapper who provides non-violent tactics.
Personally, this set of characters are all so interesting to follow. They have their own attitude in doing things, different ways to get their missions done and different goals to achieve in all of these. There are some crumbs scattered about their pasts and their motivations, but not fully laid out for us to see this early. It's enough to make me anticipate the next volumes.
And I know this is weird, but these characters are quite likable despite being the 'supposed bad guys'/terrorists. Also, the young man Pinocchio managed to knocked Triela out, a cyborg more skilled than average adult man, which goes to show how capable he is as a hitman. He's decisive in his kills but the memory of a little girl he mercilessly killed when he was younger still lingered in his mind. That's the only reason why he didn't kill Triela after knocking her out..
She could have died right then and there. But that defeat got Triela her own reflection time. She blamed herself for letting her handler Hilshire hurt, despite him consoling her. As a cyborg, she felt useless. It was actually good to see this vulnerable side of her, because she always looks so confident and mature. Seeing her struggling shows that she's a human too, a kid at that, and it makes me want to root for her more.
Angelica getting her first mission after getting out of the hospital, though she's not fully well based on how that mission played out, but the situation was still salvaged at the end. Though I think her condition, instead of getting better, is only getting worse. Rico is still as cheerful and laid-back as ever and Henrietta is still as obsessed over Jose as ever.
Things are getting more and more interesting and I can't wait for the next volume.
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 1
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 2
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 4
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 5
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Feb 2, 2023
Volume 3
Chapters 12-17
The plot in this volume is obviously picking up. After introducing the characters from the Social Welfare Agency, especially the girls and their handlers, we got to know the characters from the terrorist group, such as the young but skilled hitman Pinocchio, the bomber partners Franco and Franca and Nino, who used to be 'ticking time-bomb' radical activist who is now more of a pacifist kidnapper who provides non-violent tactics.
Personally, this set of characters are all so interesting to follow. They have their own attitude in doing things, different ways to get their missions done and different goals to achieve in all of these. There are some crumbs scattered about their pasts and their motivations, but not fully laid out for us to see this early. It's enough to make me anticipate the next volumes.
And I know this is weird, but these characters are quite likable despite being the 'supposed bad guys'/terrorists. Also, the young man Pinocchio managed to knocked Triela out, a cyborg more skilled than average adult man, which goes to show how capable he is as a hitman. He's decisive in his kills but the memory of a little girl he mercilessly killed when he was younger still lingered in his mind. That's the only reason why he didn't kill Triela after knocking her out..
She could have died right then and there. But that defeat got Triela her own reflection time. She blamed herself for letting her handler Hilshire hurt, despite him consoling her. As a cyborg, she felt useless. It was actually good to see this vulnerable side of her, because she always looks so confident and mature. Seeing her struggling shows that she's a human too, a kid at that, and it makes me want to root for her more.
Angelica getting her first mission after getting out of the hospital, though she's not fully well based on how that mission played out, but the situation was still salvaged at the end. Though I think her condition, instead of getting better, is only getting worse. Rico is still as cheerful and laid-back as ever and Henrietta is still as obsessed over Jose as ever.
Things are getting more and more interesting and I can't wait for the next volume.
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 1
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 2
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 4
**Gunslinger Girl Volume 5
[ 2019-2020 READING SPREADSHEETS ]
[ NEW READING SPREADSHEETS ]
April 6, 2024
Misinterpreted Gifts and Emerging Threats
Henrietta's discovery of a gift intended for someone else leads to confusion amidst the looming presence of adversaries like Pinocchio and his sponsor, Christiano Savonarola, whose actions pose new challenges for the SWA.
Chasing Shadows Across Italy
Triela and Hilshire pursue a Public Safety operative in Montalcino while Marco and Angelica investigate leads in Milan, uncovering deeper layers of deception as they navigate the intricate landscape of espionage.
Protecting the Innocent Amidst Danger
Amidst the chaos, the SWA must safeguard the chairwoman of a critical project from assassination attempts, highlighting their ongoing mission to protect the innocent amidst the ever-present threats of betrayal and violence.
Henrietta's discovery of a gift intended for someone else leads to confusion amidst the looming presence of adversaries like Pinocchio and his sponsor, Christiano Savonarola, whose actions pose new challenges for the SWA.
Chasing Shadows Across Italy
Triela and Hilshire pursue a Public Safety operative in Montalcino while Marco and Angelica investigate leads in Milan, uncovering deeper layers of deception as they navigate the intricate landscape of espionage.
Protecting the Innocent Amidst Danger
Amidst the chaos, the SWA must safeguard the chairwoman of a critical project from assassination attempts, highlighting their ongoing mission to protect the innocent amidst the ever-present threats of betrayal and violence.
February 16, 2022
La storia entra nel vivo... le missioni singole delle varie bambine hanno tutte un unico scopo: fermare l'attentato al ponte sullo stretto di Messina.
Volume ricco di azione e al contempo di introspezione dei personaggi. Mi è piaciuto più di tutto Triela e il caso di Pinocchio: sembra la più matura delle bambine e si vede anche nel rapporto con il suo responsabile; prende parte alle indagini anche mentalmente, viene trattata più come un partner che come uno strumento per uccidere.
La storia procede ad altissimo livello. Speriamo mantenga la qualità andando avanti.
Volume ricco di azione e al contempo di introspezione dei personaggi. Mi è piaciuto più di tutto Triela e il caso di Pinocchio: sembra la più matura delle bambine e si vede anche nel rapporto con il suo responsabile; prende parte alle indagini anche mentalmente, viene trattata più come un partner che come uno strumento per uccidere.
La storia procede ad altissimo livello. Speriamo mantenga la qualità andando avanti.
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September 19, 2022
虐得渾然天成也是不容易
不過人物畫風還是看不慣Orz
不過人物畫風還是看不慣Orz
March 9, 2012
This volume is a little less strong on the personal stories (which I liked better on the previous volumes) -- there is more violence and less disturbing tales of lolita-esque obsession (actually, oddly enough, reversed, since the girls are the ones crushing badly on their mentors). My higher rating for the other two books comes from that disturbing aspect of it.
September 14, 2007
Pinnochio gets introduced here and we see more of Franco and Franca as the motivations and plots get more complex. Continued excellence. Previously read September 1, 2007.
July 30, 2012
I enjoyed book 3 and I can't wait to read book 4. Book 3 was action pack to beginning to end. And the characters was phenomenal.
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February 2, 2016
See my review for vol. 1 for my review.
June 20, 2022
Slowly starting to pick up the pace. Takes awhile to put all the characters into place but is slowly panning out. I'm curious to see what happens..
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