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"Greek myth has inspired stories and art for millennia. And yet some stories and characters …
This is the sort of myth adaptation that really works for me. I don't read a lot of graphic novels, but it worked really well for the heightened, simplified structure of myth. Loved it.
"Greek myth has inspired stories and art for millennia. And yet some stories and characters …
Loved it.
Had a whole review written for this, but now I have to re-post the reading stats because apparently Bookwyrm has it as the same record as the other volumes? So starting volume 2 somehow acted like re-starting volume 1.
Sigh. Suffice it to say, I loved this. I'm going to keep reading the sequels, but I don't know if I'll be able to note them here.
Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga (which inspired the anime) about an android running a coffee shop in …
From acclaimed, award-winning author Jo Walton: Philosopher Kings, a tale of gods and humans, and the surprising things they …
From acclaimed, award-winning author Jo Walton: Philosopher Kings, a tale of gods and humans, …
Content warning Spoiler if you haven't read the first chapter
Recently bought a copy of The Just City, started re-reading my favorite bits, and gave in to buy this one without having read it yet.
I was startled how quickly the catalyst of the story came, though I'd been spoiled on it. But after getting a few chapters in, I realized that it was necessary. I already miss that character's voice, but there is a new character with a rightfully similar voice, and it would have been deeply confusing. Plus, it's interesting to get to know the new characters (and revisit known characters as adult) and their feelings about that lost character solely through their own voices.
Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga (which inspired the anime) about an android …
Really enjoyed this. I adore slice-of-life works, especially with little vignettes like this one. I like that they haven't explained the worldbuilding in depth, but I also really appreciate the dialect note and couple of explanations of certain words/images at the back. I don't think I've ever read something so firmly post-apocalyptic (this isn't a save-the-world story) but so warm and gentle. I will definitely read the next volume.
Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga (which inspired the anime) about an android …
Really enjoyed this. I adore slice-of-life works, especially with little vignettes like this one. I like that they haven't explained the worldbuilding in depth, but I also really appreciate the dialect note and couple of explanations of certain words/images at the back. I don't think I've ever read something so firmly post-apocalyptic (this isn't a save-the-world story) but so warm and gentle. I will definitely read the next volume.
Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga (which inspired the anime) about an android …
I was jittery for the first few chapters, feeling the weight of the end-of-humanity setting in relation to the current world. But I kept going, and finished 17 chapters in one go. I don't read a lot of manga, so my rhythm is uneven. The tone is still melancholy if you dwell on it, but there is something moving about the gentleness of the slow post-apocalypse. Will certainly finish this one and possibly seek out the next volumes.
@wynkenhimself I'm about to start Steerswoman after seeing you and a totally unrelated connection both mention it. Excited!!
"The Village of Strong Branches is a hieropoeic ghost story, interweaving family and professional duty. Keð, a member of the …
"The Village of Strong Branches is a hieropoeic ghost story, interweaving family and professional duty. …
Not usually a ghost story/horror person (or someone who buys fiction without reading it first!), but every other thing I've read by this author has been wonderful.