This is a doujinshi based on the first chapter of Pam's fanfic of the same
title. This is a doujinshi based on the first chapter of Pam's fanfic of the same
title. The reader should know that this is a story of torture and rape. So
if this kind of thing offends you or you can't stomach it, you have been
warned. The story begins with Weiş and Shwartz in a dark alley, both on a
mission. Shuldig and Farfarello, who have wandered from their group after a
kill, run into Aya, who also has strayed from his companions during the
mission. Aya is overpowered by Shuldig and Farfarello and taken prisoner
where he is tortured and raped repeatedly over a few days before his
escape. Pam is a beautiful artist and it was no surprise that Violation
would contain the same quality of art, as this is a very nice collection of
Pam's work. She includes some portraits after the story.
I was a bit worried when I knew I would be reviewing this doujinshi. I had
read Pam's fanfic and though very well written, it was quite explicit and
violent. However, the doujinshi isn't as explicit as the story, but it
should still be rated NC-17 for the content and suggestive images. This
doujinshi is very easy to read. That seems strange to say of what I
consider a Plot,What Plot? story, however, the dialog and the sequence of
events from frame to frame are easy to understand and very well organized.
The text is very clear and neat, even against backgrounds. Incidentally,
there is a second and third chapter that follow in her fanfic archive which
deal with the afteraffects of this violation on Aya and how he deals with
it in his life and in his interactions with others.
Pam does a very good job of illustrating her story and has a wonderful eye
for contrast and definition. The doujinshi is embellished with shadows,
highlights, depths and fine details that are lacking in many of the
imported doujinshi that I have collected over time. She truly is a
wonderful artist. I was very impressed with her artwork.
--reviewed by
Rence
Every once in a while I'll come across a doujinshi or a fan fiction that
is
so engrossing that nothing else outside of the story really matters. That
happened to me twice in the past few days. Once when I was reading a fan
fiction based on "The Virgin Suicides" and once when I read the Weiss
Kreuz
doujinshi "Violation" by P.L. Nunn of Bishonen Works Studio.
I loved everything about this book. In fact the only minor annoyance
about it was that Nunn misspelled "Kreuz" on the cover. Other than that,
I
loved the way the doujinshi was put together with a front and back cover
made
of heavy stock paper. The front cover had a picture of a bound and gagged
Aya
being seductively tormented by Schuldig. This of course was only a sneak
peek
of the story.
"Violation" follows the events of a failed Schwarz hit where Weiss
showed up before they could actually get the job done. Apparently, Weiss
has
already left the scene, but Schuldig and Farafello stumble upon Aya. An
overconfident Aya then tries to battle the two Schwarz members but fails
miserably and only ends up getting himself captured.
What follows is a descent into the world of physical, sexual and
mental
abuse. Aya is drugged, beaten and raped by his two captors. Farafello
wants
to get it over with and just kill Aya, but Schuldig wants to keep Aya as
his
little plaything.
Once back amongst his comrades, Aya is completely withdrawn. Like a
lot
of victims of abuse, he wishes for release, but he knows that his Weiss
mates
will not grant him that. To me, that is the epitome of friendship. Not
giving
up on your friends no matter what.
The story is very engrossing. The whole idea of Aya being tormented
like
that reminds me of the way a cat cruelly plays with a mouse right before
it
tires of the game. Very ironic since Aya is the one with the feline
codename.
The artwork for "Violated" is nothing short of professional quality.
The
creator paid attention to the tiniest of details such as the hilt of
Aya's
sword and rippling current and the garbage in the sewer. The art has more
of
a Western feel to it which I found very suiting for such a dark story.
Like I said before, I was so engrossed in the whole story that I
didn't
even think about anything else. I don't know how many times I've read
this
doujinshi, but it just keeps better and better.
My only problem with this book is that there was no website
showcasing
the author's work, nor was there any way of contacting the author. One
day I
hope to e-mail her and tell her what a wonderful job she's done mixing a
good, fast paced story with professional quality art.
If you have the time and money, I suggest you by "Violation" by P.L.
Nunn. If you don't see it on this site, then I suggest you contact
someone at
American Comiket to see about getting a copy. You won't be disappointed.
By
the way, make sure that you're old enough! This doujinshi depicts scenes
of
torture, male/male rape, and emotional abuse.
Until next time, take care of yourselves!
--reviewed by
Jason
I had already read the fic version of the manga, "Violation, A Weiss
Kreuz Myth," by P. L. Nunn when it appeared as a fic on a mailing list,
so I wondered how it would work in doujinshi form.
Even if I'd never read the story, the cover lets the reader know what
they're in for. Aya is tied up and gagged, and Schuldich leans over him.
Nunn manages to make it arousing without losing the menace. Schu's lips
are brushing against Aya's hair, and his hand covers Aya's nipple. Aya
wears a sexy black T-shirt with TIGHT black jeans. The belt is undone and
the zipper is definitely open. Yet, as seductive as Schu looks, he is
threatening as well.
The cover alone would have driven me to buy this doujinshi but unlike
other times when I've bought a book or comic for just for the cover, I
was *not* disappointed. Not in the least.
The story itself is a violent one. After being thwarted by Weiss,
Schuldich and Farfarello chance upon Aya in a sewer. They seize him,
shoot him up with drugs, then drag him off to one of Farfarello's hidey
holes. Then comes the torture, rape, etc.
When I first read the fic, I felt that all the violence and rape was a
bit of overkill, probably because it was so graphic and there was so much
that it seemed a little gratuitous. For some reason, as doujinshi that
feeling vanished because less is told and more is implied. What helps is
that Nunn's art is so pretty and sensual. It lulls you, pulls you along
and sucker punches you in the end.
The most pivotal part of the story is after Aya has been violated in
every possible way. He craves death as an escape, and Schuldich offers it
to him. For a price.
The story isn't any less disturbing in doujinshi form, but Nunn manages
to blend violence and seduction in such a way that it's fascinating. And
sometimes it's better to have things implied rather than shown or told.
--reviewed by
Janette
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