Otherworld Barbara Vol. 2 [Hardcover]

In the second (and concluding) volume, Nanami had sworn to never see her granddaughter, Aoba, again. A despairingKiriya had rejected his father, Tokio. Yet now both are traveling with Tokioto Engaru, where Aoba has slept and dreamt of the island of Barbara forseven years. The poltergeist phenomena becomes more intense. Can the dreamerbecome the dreamed, and the dreamed the dreamer?This Josei (adult women) manga by the famed Hagio?is equal parts memorable, odd, and beautiful, with a dreamlike narrative that explores dreams themselves.Mastermanga-ka Hagio has pulled in all the dangling threads of her story, knotting time travel, extraterrestrials, cannibalism, and reincarnation together into a gripping story of love and survival. Drawn with detailed precision, and seamlessly translated by Thorn, the result is an exciting, complex plot that is easy to follow, making this perfect for both experienced manga readers and those new to the format. An exceptional addition to any science-fiction collection.An engrossing read.In the conclusion of the shojo manga pioneers sci-fi mystery, a man tries to save his son before the world ends...but which world, and which son?