Dec 3, 2012
So before I start this review, I just want to say that this is my first time to do such a thing and please go easy on me :P.
Now, let's get started:
Gekkou was the 3rd LN I've ever read, and to date it is probably my most favorite LN of all time. I've always favored manga and LN over anime, and my special favorites was romance. However, I've been known to enjoy some oddballs and in this case, Gekkou definitely fits the mark.
Now, I use the term "oddball" as a compliment in this situation: Gekkou is probably the most unique mix of romance and mystery
...
I have ever experienced.
Story: 9/10.
As I read this on BT, the entire novel was presented in a full pdf file as opposed to other big name LNs (such as Campione, SAO, etc.) with multiple volumes. In this respect, the plot felt very short to me. However, the story is one of the most unique I've ever read; the male and female MC meets through a "murder recipe". While that short preview itself initially lent me to believe that this was a mix of murder, mystery that leads to a gruesome romance, it was instead a light, psychological romantic novel. I won't spoil the ending for anyone, but I guarantee that this novel provokes the mind through the facade of an innocent romance story, has several tricks up its sleeve, and the ending makes me yearn for more. In fact, while I was initially unsatisfied with the ending, I do understand the appeal of the mysteriousness of the novel as a whole and I do hope that sequels will be in place.
Character: 10/10
Here is where I believe the story truly shines. Character development's not as good as Berserk, but it is damn a lot better than I expected. With such a short plot, Gekkou somehow manages to present characters that I can relate to, but also seems to have a mysterious side to them that I could never reach. To be honest, each character and his/her actions aren't realistic at all, yet as I read I can imagine myself performing the actions with the MCs. Character development in such a short story compared to normal, serialized LNs was very well done in my opinion.
Art:
I can't comment on art because I never really pay too much attention it in LNs, but the few pictures I see seem very well done.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall, Gekkou was a great short LN that I read one day while I was relaxing in the summer. At first, i went from expecting it to be a typical rom com to then suspecting some sort of School Days gruesome plot (especially since the preview mentioned a "murder recipe"). I was pleasantly surprised when I was met with a mysterious and tricky plot that definitely tickled my mind and made me think. I greatly enjoyed the novel and while I wished for a more traditional ending, I do believe that the ending suits the style of the story itself. I do hope for a sequel and I will gladly recommend Gekkou to anybody interested in a light romance mystery novel!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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