Takemoto Novala - Kamikaze Girls

Author : Takemoto Nobara (Novala Takemoto)

Original name : Shimotsuma Monogatari

Original published : 2002

English version published : 2008

Pages : 211

+ Afterword and Glossary

 

So! I read this in less than 3 days!! I'm so proud of myself! But yes, I really did love this book, and I can't wait to(hopefully, if they have been translated to English) read Nobara-san's (Written Nobara in Japanese, Novala in English) other books~~ He seems to love the Lolita style and life, which is, if I understood correctly, present in all of his books.

But yes, Kamikaze Girls is about two very different type of girls, one a Lolita, one a Yanki. But they will become friends, and the rest you'll have to read from the book~~

I really loved this book, not only because it is Japanese, but because it's a really good book. Seriously, I rarely read anything like this, where the story is about friends and real life things, I'm more of a fantasy type of girl, but this was really lovely and touching. True, the main character, Momoko, is quite cold hearted at times, but I found myself loving her character despite of her cold heartedness and values. And I found myself wanting to start embroidery again after reading it, I went through the whole house until I found my unfinished work!

But yes, I suppose anyone could enjoy of this, even if it wasn't their genre, after all there is action in it too, so it's not just about two girls talking all the time and doing nothing else.
And I found myself loving the afterword of Nobara-san, which was especially made for the English version. It made me want to even more read his other books!

There is a sequel to this book, but I don't know if it's translated to English or what it's name is. You can find more info about Nobara-san and his books from this website(in Japanese) : www.novala.net

I will definitely read this book again, the characters are lovable and the story is touchin giving vew to two very different worlds. And if you're interested in Lolita style, the brand that's mentioned in the book, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, is an actual Lolita style brand, I looked them up and there were super cute clothes and shoes and accessories there! I definitely recommend you go take a look!

Anyway, thank you for reading, please tell me if I can improve myself somehow!!

HUOM. Suomeksikin saa kommentoida!!!!

Katori~~