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Poetic, beautiful and joyful.
Like a japanese book of fables it’s filled with an air of old Japan and it’s traditions and spirituality.
It reminded me of Akira Kurusawas movie ”memories”.
Not all the short stories are at the same level. But the ones that stand out are truly mesmerizing. Especially the first one that gives the book it’s title.
It’s fantasy in it’s best form and made me feel like I was walking that road across the milky way, with the southern wind in my hair and starlight on my breath.
Like a japanese book of fables it’s filled with an air of old Japan and it’s traditions and spirituality.
It reminded me of Akira Kurusawas movie ”memories”.
Not all the short stories are at the same level. But the ones that stand out are truly mesmerizing. Especially the first one that gives the book it’s title.
It’s fantasy in it’s best form and made me feel like I was walking that road across the milky way, with the southern wind in my hair and starlight on my breath.
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Este livro contém duas histórias: "Noite de caminho de ferro na Via Láctea" e "A vida de Gusuko Budori". Gostei de ambos os livros, tendo-me sentido relaxada durante a leitura dos mesmos. Acredito que em parte pela falha da tradução na primeira, conectei-me mais à segunda história do que à primeira. Contudo, gostei mais do mundo fantástico da primeira. A vida de agricultor que Miyazawa enfoca na segunda história traz-me um pouco a casa, a uma vida mais rural, do povo, sítio de crescimento dos meus pais e, por consequência, em parte do meu. Por esse motivo, revejo-me mais na segunda do que na primeira. Mas quero imaginar que o que o autor relata na primeira história é o que efetivamente acontece depois de morrermos. Do Japão surge um imaginário fantástico diferente, à estilo de Miyazaki, que não faltou neste livro e que me envolveu de uma forma reconfortante.
À primeira história dou 3.5 estrelas, e à segunda dou 4.25 estrelas, pelo que a média subjectiva final é 3.75 estrelas. Bom livro, mas não me trouxe nada de novo, apenas realçou algo que já tinha dentro de mim.
À primeira história dou 3.5 estrelas, e à segunda dou 4.25 estrelas, pelo que a média subjectiva final é 3.75 estrelas. Bom livro, mas não me trouxe nada de novo, apenas realçou algo que já tinha dentro de mim.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute and sweet, but idk I'm not a Christian and didn't expect it to be so Christianity heavy and I did not really appreciate it. I really loved Signal and Signal less!
Seriously amazing. Loaded with symbolism but enjoyable as just a simple story, this is one book I'll never forget.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No