Review of 'Buddha, Vol. 2: The Four Encounters (Buddha #2)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
No wonder Tezuka is called the godfather of manga. The story doesn't miss a beat and the illustration is simple, but exceedingly expressive, playful and just plain beautiful to look at.
Buddha's youth is depicted in this book and his reluctance to be what is expected of him. My previous gripe with female characters is somehow lessened by giving a couple of them distinguishing features and a bit of a personality but I am still looking for a strong female character in this series.
It remains a fun and slightly subversive retelling of the Buddha story, infused with humour and compassion. And even perhaps some environmentalism.
I look forward to the following books on this amazing series!
