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panamarenka's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
pretty_little_bibliophile's review
4.0
It was one of the first books I picked up and considering the fact that it is set in Japan, it was also a great option for the January in Japan reading challenge.
Reading this book was certainly not a usual experience. I was surprised by a legendary Japanese creature and just like the author-illustrator, I was taken on a journey by this creature/being. I found deliberating upon topics of life, death, and most importantly, nature. Oh, and how nature and life are so intertwined and how both are important aspects to deliberate upon if you want to find peace.
Confused? I know I was.
But give it some time. It will come to you.
Reading this book was certainly not a usual experience. I was surprised by a legendary Japanese creature and just like the author-illustrator, I was taken on a journey by this creature/being. I found deliberating upon topics of life, death, and most importantly, nature. Oh, and how nature and life are so intertwined and how both are important aspects to deliberate upon if you want to find peace.
Confused? I know I was.
But give it some time. It will come to you.
saviinvhetin's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Reflective and beautiful landscape art, funny side characters
starryeved's review against another edition
3.0
We prefer the temporary which, when renewed, points to the eternal.
Really evocative illustrations that make you yearn to disappear into the rural Japanese landscape. The incorporation of folkloric characters was subtly done and well-woven; I just wish there were more. It definitely felt like there was a lot left unsaid that, while usually adding to poetic ambiguity, just made things a little more confusing.
loddaline's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
vivienned's review
3.0
Beautifully illustrated landscape drawings of Japan following a woman as she finds peace in discovering herself through her work in a new land. The graphic novel follows an artist as she visits Japan to “find her way” and get inspiration for creating. Along the way she meets a tanuki, who is a talking and playful racoon. He gifts her with a paintbrush made from his fur. She also meets another artist who predominantly works with haiku.
The landscapes provide a serene and whimsical emotion as I read through the story. It’s a peaceful read, and I kind of favored the side stories in which the artist discovers through her journey. Thanks to #NetGalley & Europe Comics for providing a digital copy for review. All opinions are my own.
The landscapes provide a serene and whimsical emotion as I read through the story. It’s a peaceful read, and I kind of favored the side stories in which the artist discovers through her journey. Thanks to #NetGalley & Europe Comics for providing a digital copy for review. All opinions are my own.
dhoddie's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
3_47pm's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5