pjoter9 reviewed Basara. by Yumi Tamura (Viz graphic novel)
Review of 'Basara.' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is so intense!
190 pages
English language
Published June 19, 2003 by Viz.
5 stars
(23 reviews)
An apocalypse has all but destroyed the world. Japan has become a pre-technological nightmare where Kings use murder and destruction to keep peasants in line. Twins named Tatara and Sarasa are born. Tatara is said to be the prophecied "Child of Destiny," so the Red King ruthlessly murders him. To keep the townspeople alive, Sarasa decides to masquerade as her brother and lead them to safer ground.
Subjects
- Prophecies -- Fiction.
- Sex role -- Fiction.
- Japan -- Fiction.