Book Review: Naruto
December 3, 2025
A great series for those looking to get into manga, very accessible. Highly recommended for those looking for some fast paced ninja action.
Sam is our graphic novel specialist, and loves to keep up to date with Marvel and DC Comics, as well as reading manga. When he’s not reading graphic novels though, you can find him hovering around the science fiction and fantasy shelves, or sometimes venturing into popular science. His favourite fiction authors at the moment are Sarah J. Maas and George R. R. Martin.
A great series for those looking to get into manga, very accessible. Highly recommended for those looking for some fast paced ninja action.
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