So I'm combining a few volumes here. There might be a few spoilers here and there, and those are mostly to help me keep track of what's happening.
Volume 3 was a bit of an adventure for me, and it had nothing to do with the content. I found a used copy on Amazon, listed BY Amazon as Like New. It was only $27, so I was happy to get it. When it came, I couldn't believe what I saw. The cover was warped, and the pages looked like they had water damage. There was even a hole in the spine! The funniest part was the inspection sticker on the back cover. Yeah...ok. Sure, someone "inspected" it. Needless to say, I sent that one back. I did read it real quick, though. I've also found a real new copy for around the same price to replace it, so I'm good now.
Storywise, I'd say the anime ends around the middle of volume 4. After the Eclipse is all new territory for me, and it's been interesting so far. I'm saddened by what the sacrifice did to Casca and Guts, and now he's on the road alone. Well, the fairy is with him, but I'm on the fence with that thing. Sometimes I hate it, and other times I think it's ok. I've never really loved it, though.
I'd say volume 4 was also the book that had the most nudity so far. I normally just skim past it, but this isn't the first time (nor will it be the last, I'm sure). But I wanted to add a warning that rape is part of the story. This also isn't the first time, so if that's a sensitive topic for you, be aware it's in there.
I am hooked on the story. Guts is one of those anti-heroes that doesn't care about anyone until he does. I like him, and Volume 6 is on the way! Good Books!
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