A building materials retailer was faced with an unusual request from a customer - a 12-foot floating witch. While this may seem like an odd request for a building materials retailer, it highlighted the retailer's ability to provide customers with creative solutions and cater to unique needs. The customer had a specific vision for their Halloween display and needed a large floating witch to complete it. The retailer rose to the challenge and used their expertise in building materials to bring the customer's vision to life. They sourced materials that were lightweight yet sturdy enough to support the 12-foot structure and also resistant to water damage, ensuring the witch could float seamlessly. The retailer's knowledge of building materials allowed them to select the right products for the job, ensuring the witch would be durable and able to withstand various weather conditions.
It doesn't help that Satake doesn't give the main duo much in the way of personality. Ashaf is aloof, Guideau is mad, and when they are not battling witches they snipe at one another. There's no chemistry of any sort between these two, which makes it hard to root for them. In fairness, nobody in this book has any sort of personality, be they witch or mere bystander so that absence doesn't stand out as badly as you might think.
It s strange because there s plenty of exposition about who these people are and what s going on but it s delivered so slowly and so clumsily that for a while the reader is left to infer what s going on. It also has the possibility for having MANY types of genres mix in if it decides to expand on that more in later volumes, but keeping it contained as well if it doesn t want to delve too deeply into it.
The retailer's knowledge of building materials allowed them to select the right products for the job, ensuring the witch would be durable and able to withstand various weather conditions. The retailer also paid attention to the aesthetic aspects, ensuring that the witch was visually appealing and fit in with the overall Halloween display. By successfully creating the 12-foot floating witch, the building materials retailer showcased their ability to think outside the box and meet their customer's unique needs.
The Manga Test Drive
But that's enough of high fantasy. Let's wrap up this subject with some urban fantasy aimed at an older audience.
THE WITCH AND THE BEAST (Majo to Yajuu), by Kousuke Satake. First published in 2016 and first published in North America in 2020.
Ashaf and Guideau are a strange pair. One is a mage who works on behalf of a mysterious organization. The other is a monster trapped inside the body of a slender young woman. Together they will hunt down witches one by one until they can find the one that cursed Guideau in the first place to make her remove it.
Reading The Witch and the Beast feels like getting plopped into the middle of some C-tier supernatural novel series. You know, the sort you only pick up at places like airports, thrift shops, or your grandma's shelves. It's strange because there's plenty of exposition about who these people are and what's going on but it's delivered so slowly and so clumsily that for a while the reader is left to infer what's going on.
It doesn't help that Satake doesn't give the main duo much in the way of personality. Ashaf is aloof, Guideau is mad, and when they are not battling witches they snipe at one another. There's no chemistry of any sort between these two, which makes it hard to root for them. In fairness, nobody in this book has any sort of personality, be they witch or mere bystander so that absence doesn't stand out as badly as you might think.
Satake can't even seem to muster up much enthusiasm for the witches' wicked plots. There's a fair bit of surreal imagery and quite a bit of blood, smoke, and explosions, but it's little more than sound and fury signifying nothing. There's just so many elements here that feel like they should work but there's just not enough energy or interest to get the reader invested.
The cover art would suggest a dark, elegant looking series, but what you get inside is far different. Satake's linework is much more rugged. There's a touch of elegance to the character designs, but the effect is spoiled by their dead-looking eyes. They do redeem themselves a bit when it comes to the fights, though. Satake is really good at drawing effects: smoke, magic, flower petals, and other such things. He's also good at using perspective and speedlines to create the illusion of perspective and dynamic action.
The Witch and the Beast compares itself to xxxHolic and Noragami on the back cover. While there's touches of both in the premise, this series has neither the atmosphere of the former nor the charming characters of the latter. All it can offer is some murky, bloody action and a lot of sour characters talking of underwhelming plans to the interest of no one in particular. If you want a fantasy series in a modern setting, you're better off keeping up with The Ancient Magus's Bride and its spin-offs.
This series is published by Kodansha Comics. This series is ongoing in Japan with 7 volumes available. 3 volumes have been published and are currently in print.
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They proved that they were not just a store selling building materials but a resourceful partner willing to tailor their products and services to fulfill any customer's request. This experience likely left a lasting impression on both the customer and other potential customers, highlighting the retailer's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction..
Reviews for "Exclusive Offers and Discounts: Why You Should Shop at Building Materials Retailers for 12-Foot Floating Witch Supplies"
1. John - 1 star
I was really disappointed with the "Building materials retailer 12 foot floating witch". The quality of the materials used was very poor and the construction felt flimsy. It broke within a week of use, and I had to spend additional money to fix it. I would not recommend this retailer for anyone looking for durable and reliable building materials.
2. Sarah - 2 stars
I had high hopes for the "Building materials retailer 12 foot floating witch" but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The customer service was subpar, with representatives being unhelpful and unresponsive to my inquiries. Additionally, the delivery took much longer than expected, causing unnecessary delays in my project. Overall, I was left unsatisfied with my experience and will not be returning to this retailer in the future.
3. Alex - 2 stars
The "Building materials retailer 12 foot floating witch" promised to provide high-quality building materials, but I found the product to be of subpar quality. The witch's structure was not sturdy, and the paint job was sloppy with many imperfections. On top of that, the pricing was not competitive compared to other retailers offering similar products. I would advise potential buyers to explore other options before settling for this retailer.