Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom (Death Note, #1)
by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata
Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata holds a highly rated rating of 4.42 out of 5, based on 139.5K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 195 pages.
About Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects - and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami, a death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal... or his life?BoredomLight tests the boundaries of the Death Note's powers as L and the police begin to close in. Luckily, Light's father is the head of the Japanese National Police Agency and leaves vital information about the case lying around the house. With access to his father's files, Light can keep one step ahead of the authorities. But who is the strange man following him, and how can Light guard against enemies whose names he doesn't know?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 195 |
| Genres | Manga, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Horror |
| Average Rating | 4.42 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 139,501 |
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What genre is Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom?
Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom is categorized as Manga, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom worth reading?
Based on 139.5K reader ratings, Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom has an average score of 4.42 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom?
Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom has 195 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom?
Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom was written by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom?
The ISBN-13 for Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom is 9781421501680.0.
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