Vampire Hunter D
Ratings13
Average rating3.9
a perfect book for anyone interested in science-fiction, H.P lovecraft and horror mythos as well as romantic-adventure.
the story is about a dhampir vampire hunter whose real name is unknown as he shorten his name to the first letter D. the year is 12,090 , more than 1000 years after nuclear war driving human to extinct and the rise of a group of elite vampire known as the nobility. this time,D is hired by a farmer name doris lang to protect her from marrying the count magnus as he gave her the kiss of nobility as well as to protect her family from the hand of the nobility and the villager who want to banish her
the story is great and the character appear naturally. among all,D is the best described character
Series
Series
7 primary booksVampire Hunter D
Vampire Hunter D is a 7-book series with 7 primary works first released in 1983 with contributions by Hideyuki Kikuchi.
Series
2 primary books吸血鬼ハンターD
吸血鬼ハンターD is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1983 with contributions by Hideyuki Kikuchi.
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Excellent book. Excellent translation.
I'm confused. Why is it that other reviewers think that ‘something is lost in translation'? As a translator, I would consider that one of the biggest insults there is.
People, PROFESSIONAL tranlators are chosen for these jobs. They are persons who have worked for many, many, many years in the original language (Japanese in this case). Unless your Japanese is better than theirs', or you comprehend Japanese on par with them, how can you EVEN CONSIDER making such a statement!?
Have I read the original? YES. Do I comprehend Japanese? YES. And I am telling you, if you have any problems with the style, look no further than the original.
Do I think the original is lacking in anything? Most certainly not. They are both fine books. I enjoyed the Japaense original and the English translation.
Fantastic work about the far future in which vampires have given Earth its greatest technological advances after normal humans destroyed the world. Known as the Nobility, they are the rulers of a world that is dying with them. Inhabited by monsters and demons, the Earth is an amalgation of technology and medival settings. Similar to King's Gunslinger world in idea setting.
A fun read.
