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lindseyllado's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Animal death, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Death, and Violence
ailurop0da's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
story_singer_101's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
leafblade's review against another edition
3.0
I recieved an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Every time I went to update my reading progress this book had disappeared from my shelves so first of all what the fuck, goodreads.
The art style on this one was absolutely stunning. Learning the author has a background working for Disney didn't come as a surprise at all, everything looks like a really polished storyboard for an animation movie. The character's expressions were flawless, the shapes and shadows and dynamic poses were all perfect. I wish it was in color, honestly, just to see what Ryan can do with it.
As far as the story goes, I just don't vibe with the particular folktale being retold here. The story flowed quite well and the stakes were fine, but when you don't like the foundation that much there's only so much the author can do to make you like the rest. The sprinkled in gay couple was a really good addition in my opinion, and the characterization in general was done well. How could it have been any other way, with the mastery of body language that Ryan has?
Every time I went to update my reading progress this book had disappeared from my shelves so first of all what the fuck, goodreads.
The art style on this one was absolutely stunning. Learning the author has a background working for Disney didn't come as a surprise at all, everything looks like a really polished storyboard for an animation movie. The character's expressions were flawless, the shapes and shadows and dynamic poses were all perfect. I wish it was in color, honestly, just to see what Ryan can do with it.
As far as the story goes, I just don't vibe with the particular folktale being retold here. The story flowed quite well and the stakes were fine, but when you don't like the foundation that much there's only so much the author can do to make you like the rest. The sprinkled in gay couple was a really good addition in my opinion, and the characterization in general was done well. How could it have been any other way, with the mastery of body language that Ryan has?
kimbeey13's review
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
wasa_mata's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Issunboshi' with story and art by Ryan Lang is a graphic novel adaptation of a Japanese folktale.
In a feudal Japan where Oni and other demons live, a couple pray for a child. Their answer is a 6 inch boy who will be the hope of his people. Issunboshi trains with a blind samurai and learns that the size of the heart means more than the size of the warrior.
I enjoyed this story and the art is fantastic! My review copy was in black and white and I really hope that the final work is in color, but if it's not, it's still a darn good read.
In a feudal Japan where Oni and other demons live, a couple pray for a child. Their answer is a 6 inch boy who will be the hope of his people. Issunboshi trains with a blind samurai and learns that the size of the heart means more than the size of the warrior.
I enjoyed this story and the art is fantastic! My review copy was in black and white and I really hope that the final work is in color, but if it's not, it's still a darn good read.
ellenkyo's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marta_98's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
3.0