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Sleeping With Money (Yaoi Novel) |  | Author: Barbara Katagiri
Artist: Barbara Katagiri
Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 100219
Media: Paperback
Pages: 250
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1569707383
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9781569707388
ASIN: 1569707383
Publication Date: June 25, 2008
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Tatsuro, a good-looking yakuza who turns every head, is looking for a benefactor to take on his debts. Seizing that opportunity is Sagami, president of a large bank. However, even with all the wealth and power he could imagine, Sagami only wants Tatsuro!
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 That's Some Loan Interest May 31, 2010
The Kimi-Chan Experience
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is Barbara Katagiri's first yaoi (boy's love) light novel for Biblos, and presented to us in the English speaking world by June Manga. Being a light novel, the vocabulary is not overly difficult, being at a high school level so easily read without having to think too hard. This does not detract from the story, however, for despite the uncomplicated language use and comedic nature of the characterisations, it is not an ill conceived and executed story. Rather, it is one that is written to provide light entertainment, and this it does quite well. From the opening paragraph, the reader is aware that Tatsurou is literally in a bind, tied up on some guy's bed. This hooks one right in as Tatsurou then reflects just how the hell he got himself in such an undignified mess, and while this could have been heavy, it was not. Katagiri managed to pull this off so that it is genuinely funny. Tatsurou knew what he was getting into, but he is tied simply because when it comes to crunch time, he can't help put up some resistance as payback to the perceived affront to his yakuza dignity. It is his very rigidity and sense of self importance that not only rings true, but makes him so amusing. His inner vulnerability is revealed as the story rolls on, and adds depths to his personality that keeps the reader interested in his plight, though I must admit I did not feel too sorry for him when Sagami got his hands on him. It is literally a fun romp, through the underbelly of Japanese society to between the sheets and back again.
It is a romp made all the more enjoyable by the insertion of the wonderful illustrations made by Sakuya Fujii. From the full colour glossy frontispiece to the black and white full page illustrations scattered through out the novel at key points, these really help feed the story along as we get a full visual image of the styles and personalities of the two characters. Tatsurou's tacky but expensive designer suits and bleached hair really spring to life, providing a vivid contrast to the elegantly suited Sagami. The animal print shirts favoured by Tatsurou really add impact to the reader's impression of Tatsurou as a wild beast of a man who needs to be taken down an peg or two, and perfectly tailored hand made dark suits of Lovely's CEO provides the perfect visual foil. If you are looking for porn though, you will have to look elsewhere. The pictures are not of explicit scenes, bar one, and even there you can see what they appear to be doing, but nothing is actually shown. Likewise, while the story seemingly has a somewhat smutty premise, it is a romantic comedy, and as such the focus is love, not smut.
 Sleeping With Money March 22, 2010
Marisol Villafane (usa)
I have read many yaoi and this is one of them that i have to read over and over. The sex was HOT HOT HOT. Enjoy.
My all time fave yaoi novel August 15, 2009
Fathom
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I picked up this novel because I'm a big fan of Sakuya Fuji, and the artwork in this novel did not disappoint me. Great artwork.
However, I was really blown away how good this novel was and how original the concept of it was. In general, the reverse of the plot tends to happen.
In this case, a poor Yakuza young boss, Tatsurou, finds himself unable to collect the debt of one of his childhood's mentors. In the end, he gets trapped by his old high school kendo rivals, when the loan note gets burned and he has to sell his body to a legal loan company to cover the debt.
Having the yakuza as the uke was interesting, and I thought it might be tough to protray a yakuza as stronger then Sagami, the seme. However, even though the seme is a salaryman, I'm glad the author was able to explain why Sagami is so blasted strong.
I absolutely adore both the uke and seme personalities. Usually the case in lot of yaoi novels, the seme is is sadistic and in control. That's not really the case here. Sagami is a great seme, who goes through a lot to capture his first love by any means necessary. Tatsurou is also hilariously obstinate in his denial about loving the way Tatsurou makes him feel. It's amusing how they both react to each other.
I would highly recommend this novel. It is by far, my most favorite yaoi novel to date. It's definitely worth multiple re-reads.
WORTH IT! May 28, 2009
Jenna (raleigh, nc)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this is my top 3 favs! good n sweet story with also action in it as well..n i liked the characters. Plenty of sexual encounters!....i've read it about 10 times!
 Good Book January 20, 2009
mary ball
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I liked the story line of this book. I have already re-read it. The drawings were not bad.
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