Heather reviewed Princess Jellyfish, Tome 1 by Akiko Higashimura
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3 stars
I really wanted to like this.
Ok, so a group of women are living their lives in an apartment building. Then a man who likes to dress up in women's clothing (but is very clear that he identifies as male) comes into their lives and tells them that they are living their lives all wrong. He gives them makeovers so people will take them seriously when they want to talk to officials because no one listens to ugly people. Don't get me started on his hatred of the one person's Afro.
He also starts getting mad because she realizes that he knows people who are virgins. How is that any of his business?
He says it is acceptable to wear a kimono if your friends are dressed fashionably because then you look quirky and eccentric and not just weird like you do if your friends are dressed unfashionably.
They meet …
I really wanted to like this.
Ok, so a group of women are living their lives in an apartment building. Then a man who likes to dress up in women's clothing (but is very clear that he identifies as male) comes into their lives and tells them that they are living their lives all wrong. He gives them makeovers so people will take them seriously when they want to talk to officials because no one listens to ugly people. Don't get me started on his hatred of the one person's Afro.
He also starts getting mad because she realizes that he knows people who are virgins. How is that any of his business?
He says it is acceptable to wear a kimono if your friends are dressed fashionably because then you look quirky and eccentric and not just weird like you do if your friends are dressed unfashionably.
They meet his brother who literally can't recognize them when they aren't wearing makeup and who wonders why pretty women would live with ugly women.
This is a story of a man mansplaining to a group of women (who have been on this Earth longer than he has) how to be women. Why are they listening to this fool?
I do love Clara the jellyfish and agree that she should be merchandise.
