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Diabolo, Volume 1
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Diabolo, Volume 1
Author: Kaoru Ohashi, Kei Kusunoki

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Publisher: TokyoPop
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9781595322326 - ISBN-10: 1595322329
Publication Date: 10/12/2004
Pages: 198
Reading Level: Young Adult

Book Description:
Two ordinary young boys, Ren and Rai fall prey to the Diabolo in an attempt to save the soul of Ren's cousin, 7-year-old Mio... although they failed in their attempt, they were 'rewarded' with powers they would each gladly trade for the life of the young girl.

Just who - or what - is the Diabolo? What enticements does he offer the kids at school? And, if they accept his 'bargains,' what foul fate awaits them on their 18th birthdays?

*A poignant story of friendship and heroism
*The allure of the occult will appeal to fans of Demon Diary and Priest

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Shaun (sec) wrote on 9/18/2009...


Fairly standard "making a deal with the devil" theme. While not much in the way of an original concept, the story had some promise -- until you read it. It doesn't read well at all: the flashbacks are oddly-placed, the dialog is confusing, and the story simply does not flow well.

The artwork is good, so it has that going for it. But that's about it. Note that this is intended for older teens due to a few scenes of graphic violence (and probably because there is some talk of teen pregnancies).


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