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Dystopian world, young female assassin's haunting journey.
If you're drawn to stories that combine elements of a dystopian future with deep character development, "Gunslinger Girl" could be a gripping read for you. It's not just about action and suspense – it's also a profound exploration of autonomy and morality. The haunting journey of the protagonist will likely stay with you long after you turn the last page.
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It's manga's answer to The Professional! When the Social Welfare Agency starts looking into one of their missing agents, their investigation leads to a rival agency, the Republica Federale Padana. Triela will infiltrate Padana, but a bloody battle will leave her staring down the barrel of a gun! A more personal battle will rage inside of Henrietta, as the final fragments of her humanity break the surface of her mostly mechanical body.
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Dystopian world, young female assassin's haunting journey.
If you're drawn to stories that combine elements of a dystopian future with deep character development, "Gunslinger Girl" could be a gripping read for you. It's not just about action and suspense – it's also a profound exploration of autonomy and morality. The haunting journey of the protagonist will likely stay with you long after you turn the last page.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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