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galexy_brain's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not many graphic novels can make me cry. This was a beautiful story about homecoming, identity, and belonging. Maybe I'm not used to graphic novels, but I found that the vignettes jumped around a bunch and made it hard to follow the plot and had me feeling like I missed something.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Xenophobia, Grief, and Alcohol
buttermellow's review
emotional
informative
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Infidelity
readandfindout's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Style/writing: 4.5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Art: 4.5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Art: 4.5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, and Bullying
Minor: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Cultural appropriation
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved this! The story & characters are well developed. It was wonderful watching the dynamics form between three women from very different backgrounds as they settle into Japan. I loved the exploration of placelessness Nao experiences, the lost life’s path feeling from Tina, and Hyejung’s feeling trapped in her old life. It was also fun trying to work my way through the Japanese text, but having the english text to support me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Xenophobia, Racism, and Infidelity
rhguerrero's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
mydearwatsonbooks's review
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Grief
Minor: Xenophobia, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Leaving family; feeling like one doesn’t belong; failing exams
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