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4.37 AVERAGE
4.37 AVERAGE
this was so cute and heartwarming! i absolutely adored it and can’t wait to read the second volume.
So cute. Breezed through it quickly, wanted a little more out of the story, but still very good.
A grounded and touching story of grief and acceptance. This book offers interesting perspectives on how homosexuality is or isn't addressed in Japanese culture. I love how it shows that children can sometimes see a clear path through the complications adults create around contentious topics, finding simple and beautiful solutions.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
reflective
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
“I overthink things and then get mad about nothing.” Duuuude saaaame.
This was adorable.
This was adorable.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really love this beautifully poignant duology from graphic novelist Tagame and translator Ishii. When there's a large Canadian crying at Yaichi's front door, he has no idea what to do with this man. Yaichi's twin brother, Ryoji, left home years ago, married this Canadian man, and never looked back. Yaichi is having a horrible time at the moment, and the last thing he needs is his twin's husband showing up unannounced and settling in. This is a sober, melancholy tale, but since it's wins are hard-fought, it's satisfaction is pretty joyful. It touches on themes of unconditional acceptance, found family, interior prejudice, unrelenting self-questioning, and the beginnings of profound love. The deep slide into true acceptance and love for Yaichi's gay brother and brother-in-law, with such a meaningful ending, is just bliss to watch.
Note: Translator is Anne Ishii on my edition
Note: Translator is Anne Ishii on my edition
This graphic novel begins when the widowed Canadian husband (Mike Flanagan) of Yachi his twin brother shows up at their door and is the first time they have met. How would you react to encountering a new relative by marriage at your home?
Yachi is a work-at-home Dad to a young daughter (Kana). Yachi is quite reserved about their encounter, whereas, his daughter embraces her newfound Uncle.
This books offers interesting perspectives on how homosexuality is dealt or not dealt with in Japanese culture. Also, it shows how sometimes kids can keep it simple and see a clear path through the fog that adults sometimes create around issues. The book is certainly tinged with sadness for the lost brother/husband/uncle, but it shows a newfound intercultural understanding that forms too. I found it more heartwarming in the end than I expected.
Yachi is a work-at-home Dad to a young daughter (Kana). Yachi is quite reserved about their encounter, whereas, his daughter embraces her newfound Uncle.
This books offers interesting perspectives on how homosexuality is dealt or not dealt with in Japanese culture. Also, it shows how sometimes kids can keep it simple and see a clear path through the fog that adults sometimes create around issues. The book is certainly tinged with sadness for the lost brother/husband/uncle, but it shows a newfound intercultural understanding that forms too. I found it more heartwarming in the end than I expected.