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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not for me. Artwork made it confusing at times to follow along. Very wordy
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A classic
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War
Minor: Sexism, Blood
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is a graphic novel/manga...set thousands of years in the future when small pockets of humanity still survive,trying to avoid the Sea of Corruption, a toxic forest deadly spores. Nausicaa is the princess of the Valley of the Wind, a peaceful farming community. Nausicaa has a special bond with animals and creatures of all kinds and strives for harmony amongst the various city states.
This was a pretty quick read even with having to overcome my muscle memory and read it backwards. :) I have not seen the animated film version of this story (also by Miyazaki) but I will look it up now and perhaps watch with the kids. There was a nice message in here about being kind to the Earth and striving for harmony. There are follow up books but I may wait a bit before checking them out.
My final book for the Unread Shelf Challenge 2019. This month's prompt was to read the shortest book on your unread shelf. This one, with 13o pages, is the shortest.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
(3.5) Good start to the series, short short read, excited to get past where the movie ended.
This was such a beautiful read — the art, world, and gentle firmness with which Nausicaä moves through the world were all so wonderful. I think this was an excellent reminder of what considered and thoughtful action can do in a work. I am conscious of every sword, movement, and attack. I think it shows great attention and love in every panel, character, and implication. Everything feels connected, and well-thought out. Can’t wait to read the rest, especially because I (surprisingly) don’t think I’ve ever seen the movie. Also, I don’t know if this is unique to Miyasaki, but the sepia-toned, brownish ink in my copy was absolutely gorgeous and a pleasure to read.
