Vol. 2 of Gunslinger Girl was no let down. If you enjoyed the gun fights and action bits of the previous volume, it's still all there so no need to worry. However this volume seems to focus on the past more then the present and the background story of some of the girls. We are also introduced to a few new characters. Be warned though, the last two chapters where very sad. I suggest having some kleenex nearby when reading. "Once upon a time there was a land of pasta."