Then in June, a Hollywood version hit U.S. The Japanese title is actually written in katakana to phonetically emulate the English words, All You Need Is Kill.Ī decade later, the “ official graphic novel adaptation” was released in May 2014, envisioned by Nick Mamatas with art by Lee Ferguson. The progenitor of these variations is a ‘light novel’ – I keep seeing that description and am still not quite sure what it actually means – which was first published in Japan in 2004 by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, with art by yoshitoshi ABe, hence the respective “original story” and “original illustrations” credits here. Better late than never, I must say, because I’m convinced that this manga rendition is the very best presentation of all.īut let’s backtrack a bit. See how long this post title is above? Well, apparently, I seem to be discovering this spectacular story (and it really, truly is!) in its umpteenth iteration.
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And she'll need to act quickly - before the house's power overtakes everything she loves.Katie Alender brings heart-pounding suspense, gorgeous writing, and a feminist twist to this tale of memories and madness. The house, too, harbors shocking truths within its walls - truths that only Delia can uncover, and that may set her free. These famous women were not crazy at all, far from there, they were defiant and full of will, like Delia. The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender Published August 25th 2015 by Point Genre: Young Adult Horror Goodreads Summary: In this asylum, your mind plays tricks on you all the time Delia’s new house isn’t just a house. Delia learns that all the spirits are unsettled and full of dark secrets. A handsome ghost boy named Theo roams the grounds. And that's when she learns that the house is also haunted.Ghost girls wander the hallways in their old-fashioned nightgowns. So, in the most horrifying way, Delia becomes trapped. 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