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The Voynich Hotel #3
The Voynich Hotel Vol. 3
All Taizou wanted was to leave behind his past as a yakuza, but now his enemies have tracked him down and are out for blood. As things come to a head, Taizou risks becoming a permanent guest of the Voynich Hotel. THE FINAL VOLUME
198 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2015
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July 15, 2021
Škoda že to autor ukončil tak rychle, no ale byla to pěkně zvrácená a milá jízda. Sice by tomu neuškodilo ještě jedno volumko, ale co no. Nakonec se závěr povedl a to i přes to že některé postavy už tu mají prostor osekaný na minimum.
Ale jinak tohle je prostě manga série jako žádná jiná, doporučuji všem co chtějí japonskou Tarantinovku :D
Ale jinak tohle je prostě manga série jako žádná jiná, doporučuji všem co chtějí japonskou Tarantinovku :D
July 6, 2020
This is a bittersweet ending to a great little hidden gem of a series, namely because everything seems to wrap up so suddenly. The first two thirds of this volume feel like they're going at about the same pace as what came before, and then Douman sets about concluding pretty much everyone's stories at a breakneck pace. I don't know if the publisher decided to pull the plug, or what, but the end result is decidedly uneven. Some characters (like Taizou and Helena), get better sendoffs than others (like Snark), and the ones that get the short end of the stick can seem pretty abrupt and even unresolved.
Still, this volume gets 4 stars, because I enjoyed most of what's here so much despite the stumble at the end. The bulk of The Voynich Hotel is still weird, charming, and very surreal, and I just wish it hadn't ended so soon. It's been quite the journey with this unique cast of oddballs, and I really don't know when I'll stumble across something quite like this again.
Still, this volume gets 4 stars, because I enjoyed most of what's here so much despite the stumble at the end. The bulk of The Voynich Hotel is still weird, charming, and very surreal, and I just wish it hadn't ended so soon. It's been quite the journey with this unique cast of oddballs, and I really don't know when I'll stumble across something quite like this again.
June 29, 2024
Und der letzte Teil, immer noch abgedreht und irgendwie find ichs schade, dass es sogar schon vorbei ist :D einfach weil es echt so verrückt ist.
Natürlich geht die romantische Beziehung zwischen Taizo und Helena findet ihren wirklich mega süßen Höhenpunkt :D
derweil:
- viele abgeschnittene Finger
- die Dämonen haben sich vermehrt und leben jetzt auch im Hotel
- die Geister fahren plötzlich gen Himmel, weil Helena ein Sutra als Favo-Song singt
- Frankenstein-Anspielung
- noch MEHR nackte Tatsachen *hust*
- sehr viele Abtreibungen?? (yes, dafuq)
- eine Massage, die ans Innere geht, wortwörtlich
und Romantik trotz Alzheimer :3 süß.
Natürlich geht die romantische Beziehung zwischen Taizo und Helena findet ihren wirklich mega süßen Höhenpunkt :D
derweil:
- viele abgeschnittene Finger
- die Dämonen haben sich vermehrt und leben jetzt auch im Hotel
- die Geister fahren plötzlich gen Himmel, weil Helena ein Sutra als Favo-Song singt
- Frankenstein-Anspielung
- noch MEHR nackte Tatsachen *hust*
- sehr viele Abtreibungen?? (yes, dafuq)
- eine Massage, die ans Innere geht, wortwörtlich
und Romantik trotz Alzheimer :3 süß.
March 30, 2024
4,5/5
Uroczo się w sumie skończyło
Uroczo się w sumie skończyło
October 2, 2025
After my first reread, The Voynich Hotel remains one of the most bizarre, intriguing and darkly comedic things I’ve ever experienced, and it somehow balances that with being a remarkably tender, heartwarming romance.
After a second reread, all of that remains true, but I neglected mentioning the art last time. Seiman Douman's style is so distinct and packs so much character into every design, even the background characters. It's one of the other things that makes me love this series so much.
A third reread, and all the same beats that have always hit hard for me still do. This time, though, with a shorter span between rereads, I found myself anticipating those big moments rather than getting swept up in them anew. As a result, I focused on and had more appreciation for the smaller story beats and the overall excellent pacing and tidiness of the narrative while it weaves multiple storylines and POVs together.
After a second reread, all of that remains true, but I neglected mentioning the art last time. Seiman Douman's style is so distinct and packs so much character into every design, even the background characters. It's one of the other things that makes me love this series so much.
A third reread, and all the same beats that have always hit hard for me still do. This time, though, with a shorter span between rereads, I found myself anticipating those big moments rather than getting swept up in them anew. As a result, I focused on and had more appreciation for the smaller story beats and the overall excellent pacing and tidiness of the narrative while it weaves multiple storylines and POVs together.
April 28, 2024
meh, i was hoping for a more badass and meaningful ending ,but maybe that was on me. ultimately, there were characters and subplots i really enjoyed- i just felt like they didnt get the story time they needed to be super enthralling.
i really liked two main story lines: the ancient witch origins of the island and the serial killer. i wish these had some epic endings (not sure how the witches endings could happen, it seemed the most addressed)
anyway, im glad i read this as a part of my annual manga reading- it was light and easy to get through! def primed me for a more important series :3c
i really liked two main story lines: the ancient witch origins of the island and the serial killer. i wish these had some epic endings (not sure how the witches endings could happen, it seemed the most addressed)
anyway, im glad i read this as a part of my annual manga reading- it was light and easy to get through! def primed me for a more important series :3c
September 12, 2025
Very in tune with the dry comedy here, while it doesn't strike a groundbreaking conclusion—not that it initially aimed to—i believe the journey was such one of a kind, the constant introduction of characters might not be for everyone, but once you're into the pacing of it, you're riding a fun thread full of surprises on each corner of these short but continuous gags, my favorite part is how the maids dealt with each guest's shenanigans. Sad we don't get to explore the hotel as a setting enough to be honest, but just like the aim of it, the story is a thread of quick-and-direct hitting punchlines one a fter another, and it's hitting like eighty percent of times. I'm gonna miss this cast.
October 28, 2020
Read for the #mangafreakathon
I have to confess that for a good part of this series, I was confused. Even though I read all three volumes back to back, I'm cloudy about what I read. There didn't seem to be a focus, at least not one that was obvious to me. There are so many story lines and the story telling seemed very choppy because of it.
The art style is definitely unique and even though this experience wasn't amazing for me, I would be open to reading something else by this mangaka in the future.
I have to confess that for a good part of this series, I was confused. Even though I read all three volumes back to back, I'm cloudy about what I read. There didn't seem to be a focus, at least not one that was obvious to me. There are so many story lines and the story telling seemed very choppy because of it.
The art style is definitely unique and even though this experience wasn't amazing for me, I would be open to reading something else by this mangaka in the future.
May 23, 2023
"The Voynich Hotel" delivers strong comedic moments and a unique sense of humor. The absurd situations, witty banter, and unexpected punchlines provide plenty of laughs. However, the plot lacks coherence, meandering from one eccentric event to another. Characters remain shallow and underdeveloped, hindering emotional connection. The artwork is simple and newspaper comic styled. While flawed, fans of offbeat humor will find enjoyment in this manga.
November 16, 2024
Kreska nie powala, ale nawet pasuje do opowieści.
Opowieść nie powala, ale prezentuje ciekawych bohaterów.
Bohaterowie nie powalają, ale przyjemnie śledzi się ich losy.
No i ten fajnie czarny humor, miodzio.
Opowieść nie powala, ale prezentuje ciekawych bohaterów.
Bohaterowie nie powalają, ale przyjemnie śledzi się ich losy.
No i ten fajnie czarny humor, miodzio.
May 17, 2019
Didn't like the ending just seemed like a random story no real aim to it
July 2, 2019
It needed more closure. Overall pretty good manga.
September 4, 2019
Jesus Christ, I just now got the Carroll reference for the "Snark" name.
January 4, 2022
Quirky, bizarre, comedic, fun with yakuza, witches, ghosts and assassins. Truly one of a kind and thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end!
February 3, 2023
A więc manga ze słabym początkiem i środkiem ma też słaby finał. Kto by się spodziewał.
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May 3, 2025性本能と水爆線、の道満晴明。ぶっ飛んだギャグやエログロが中心なのだが、3巻の間に色々な伏線が散りばめられていて非常に面白い。キャラもかわいい。
July 2, 2019
Good book,whimsical but dark and funny
Good book, as said in the title its funny and dark while still being random. It’s not random in an annoying way, rather in my opinion which granted isn’t that much, the style is to not overdo it.
If I would recommend another book by this author it would be his short comic desk wars or paradaiso.
Good book, as said in the title its funny and dark while still being random. It’s not random in an annoying way, rather in my opinion which granted isn’t that much, the style is to not overdo it.
If I would recommend another book by this author it would be his short comic desk wars or paradaiso.
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