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belladonna230622's review against another edition
5.0
A book containing many stories surrounded by snow. All stories are quite quick and easy to read, with eye catching art. I really recommend it if you can get a copy.
gellyreads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the frame story, even though it's more of a flash than an actual story. I LOVE the first short story. The second one is really unlikeable in my opinion, even though that feels very much like a Japanese folktale. The last one also feels a lot like a Japanese folk tale, and I get what it's going for, but I just can't get over the fact that he's forgiven for killing the heron in a hissy fit. We shouldn't celebrate toxic masculinity. But, the nostalgia and the love for the frame, art style, and that first story make me rank this higher than I maybe want to (plus I will acknowledge that I know it matches the culture well, it just isn't exactly matching my values).
blackwolf294's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ehrenwrong's review against another edition
4.0
The first manga I’ve read in at least a decade. This was good.
snugglor's review against another edition
4.0
First thing's first: no matter what the description or dust jacket tells you, this is four stories, not five (and one of those arguably is more of a bookend than a story). That left me feeling a little cheated, if I'm honest, especially considering this volume is about half the length of a typical tankobon but costs twice as much due to the hardcover. I would have liked a bit more bang for my buck.
But, onto the volume itself. It's a nice collector piece, with a pretty dust jacket and a hardcover rather than paperback, and the first "bookend" is in full colour. That's always a nice treat.
The art style is more old-style CLAMP (with hilariously disproportionate tall men who have tiny girlfriends) but it's very pretty and a little "rough" looking. Don't get me wrong, I mean this as a compliment. The sketchy style makes the pages seem a little less manga and a little more "art", and it's quite beautiful in parts. Many of the sound effects look as though they were painted on with a brush (perhaps they were) and this has a lovely calligraphy feel to it.
The stories themselves are pretty sad, but then CLAMP seem to like that element. They remind me a little of a book of traditional Japanese stories I read a few years ago; they have a bit of a folkloric vibe.
Overall, I think this manga is worth reading, but not worth spending a lot of money on unless you're a hardcore CLAMP fan. It'll take no more than twenty minutes to read, but I think the art will pull you back for a second look.
But, onto the volume itself. It's a nice collector piece, with a pretty dust jacket and a hardcover rather than paperback, and the first "bookend" is in full colour. That's always a nice treat.
The art style is more old-style CLAMP (with hilariously disproportionate tall men who have tiny girlfriends) but it's very pretty and a little "rough" looking. Don't get me wrong, I mean this as a compliment. The sketchy style makes the pages seem a little less manga and a little more "art", and it's quite beautiful in parts. Many of the sound effects look as though they were painted on with a brush (perhaps they were) and this has a lovely calligraphy feel to it.
The stories themselves are pretty sad, but then CLAMP seem to like that element. They remind me a little of a book of traditional Japanese stories I read a few years ago; they have a bit of a folkloric vibe.
Overall, I think this manga is worth reading, but not worth spending a lot of money on unless you're a hardcore CLAMP fan. It'll take no more than twenty minutes to read, but I think the art will pull you back for a second look.
pastel_princess's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shivani_reads's review against another edition
3.0
"On a day when the snow falls like today, they say it is the Snow Princess shedding her tears."
This manga is a collection 4 short stories (or, really 3, but sandwiched between a 4th short interaction).
The artwork is beautiful, as is always the case from CLAMP.
I hadn't expected the book to leave me feeling so hopeless, though - all 3 main tales are rather sad, with no happy ending for anyone involved.
Our wanderer learns from the Snow Goddess herself - as do we through reading these tales - that it isn't her that weeps, but mankind that causes their own heartaches.
A depressingly honest take on the selfishness of humans.
misssusan's review against another edition
2.0
thin set of stories about people being sad in the snow
2 stars
2 stars
toloveisdestroy's review against another edition
5.0
A gorgeous story by CLAMP featuring the infamous Yuki Onna. <3 Absolutely gorgeous
racheljoy7's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautiful collection of sad stories, all centered around the Snow Princess. My favorite was "On Wolf Mountain," a story that is echoed in many other fairy tale stories where it is found out that the supposed villain is not so at all.
Yet again, CLAMP delivers gorgeous illustrations and strong characters.
I liked the message at the end of the epilogue--certainly something to think about.
Yet again, CLAMP delivers gorgeous illustrations and strong characters.
I liked the message at the end of the epilogue--certainly something to think about.