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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An exploration of choices made and opportunities forgone. This a relatable coming of age story that tugs at the heart. The lead Sora, comes across sheltered and some depictions may not be true to contemporary times but still a good read.
A fantastic story about coming out and the ties that unite two generations of gay men. Thoughtful and poignant with wonderful illustrations throughout.
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
emotional
hopeful
reflective
Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group for a free review copy!
This story follows Sora Itoda who is a high school student and an aspiring painter as he navigates his way through high school. Itoda is crushing hard on his guy friend and he doesn't know how to handle that. He confides in his childhood friend, Nao, that he is gay and she promises to keep his secret until he's ready to come out. While Itoda is struggling with being gay he meets Mr. Amamiya who owns a cafe and is openly gay. Nao and Itoda both befriend Mr. Amamiya and as their friendship grows Itoda becomes more confident in who he is.
This was such a fantastic manga! I enjoyed every minute of it. If you are a fan of Gengoroh Tagame's other works then you will definitely like this one.
This story follows Sora Itoda who is a high school student and an aspiring painter as he navigates his way through high school. Itoda is crushing hard on his guy friend and he doesn't know how to handle that. He confides in his childhood friend, Nao, that he is gay and she promises to keep his secret until he's ready to come out. While Itoda is struggling with being gay he meets Mr. Amamiya who owns a cafe and is openly gay. Nao and Itoda both befriend Mr. Amamiya and as their friendship grows Itoda becomes more confident in who he is.
This was such a fantastic manga! I enjoyed every minute of it. If you are a fan of Gengoroh Tagame's other works then you will definitely like this one.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Gengoroh Tagame is out here proving ONCE AGAIN why he’s one of my favorite queer creators. The afterword alone of this manga made my eyes tear up. My heart is just so full yet also aches for the fears we queer folk grow up with.
ANYWAY
I can see why this manga is not for everyone. It’s very much a coming of age story centered on Sora’s feelings as a closeted teenage boy. The story doesn’t necessarily say anything “new,” but the way the story is told feels very real.
Gengoroh always shows truth in his work in the smallest panels. In the smallest bits of conversation between characters. Those are the moments that make his work resonate with me. He captures the little things not only about the queer experience but of LIFE so well.
At the end of the day, I love My Brother’s Husband far more than Our Colors, but I still appreciate what this manga was doing. I loved following this teenager as he came out to a friend and his family, and ended up with stronger relationships because of it. All of his problems are not solved by the end, but he’s more at peace with himself. And that is beautiful.
ANYWAY
I can see why this manga is not for everyone. It’s very much a coming of age story centered on Sora’s feelings as a closeted teenage boy. The story doesn’t necessarily say anything “new,” but the way the story is told feels very real.
Gengoroh always shows truth in his work in the smallest panels. In the smallest bits of conversation between characters. Those are the moments that make his work resonate with me. He captures the little things not only about the queer experience but of LIFE so well.
At the end of the day, I love My Brother’s Husband far more than Our Colors, but I still appreciate what this manga was doing. I loved following this teenager as he came out to a friend and his family, and ended up with stronger relationships because of it. All of his problems are not solved by the end, but he’s more at peace with himself. And that is beautiful.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes