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rereader33's review
3.0
This is definitely the weakest volume so far for the following reasons:
1. TONS of reinforcing unhealthy stereotypes, such as Futaba's methods of becoming more "feminine", calling someone a girl for fainting, etc.
2. Discussions of mental health that, while objectively aren't terrible, can lead to misunderstandings regarding the grieving process and depressive moods. Again, not terrible, but problematic to those unfamiliar with grief and depressive moods/depression.
3. Trivializing one's suffering. NEVER DO THIS. Pain is not a competition, everyone's suffering is valid.
This is still a good series and I did enjoy parts of it, but there were too many things I had problems with that they killed some of the enjoyment.
1. TONS of reinforcing unhealthy stereotypes, such as Futaba's methods of becoming more "feminine", calling someone a girl for fainting, etc.
2. Discussions of mental health that, while objectively aren't terrible, can lead to misunderstandings regarding the grieving process and depressive moods. Again, not terrible, but problematic to those unfamiliar with grief and depressive moods/depression.
3. Trivializing one's suffering. NEVER DO THIS. Pain is not a competition, everyone's suffering is valid.
This is still a good series and I did enjoy parts of it, but there were too many things I had problems with that they killed some of the enjoyment.
_moonniji_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
marie_thereadingotter's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
At the end of the day, I am rooting for Futaba. She deserves the best. She's a good friend to all those around her.
I do feel bad for Kou, but he I hope he stops taking his frustrations and confusion out on Futaba. Aya is a good friend too, and I am so happy that he's Kou's friend to give him unbiased advice. He may know Futaba better, but I think if he thought Kou was with Narumi because he actually liked her, he wouldn't say anything.
I can tell the next couple of volumes are going to be tense.
I do feel bad for Kou, but he I hope he stops taking his frustrations and confusion out on Futaba. Aya is a good friend too, and I am so happy that he's Kou's friend to give him unbiased advice. He may know Futaba better, but I think if he thought Kou was with Narumi because he actually liked her, he wouldn't say anything.
I can tell the next couple of volumes are going to be tense.
katie_rose81's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
bbr92's review against another edition
4.0
Odio siempre amar a los que no se quedan con la protagonista
_readsbyclar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
princessjulia's review
5.0
4/5 stars for Vol 8, I think it handled the grief elements so well and it's as funny as the other volumes.
The extra one star is for the one shot manga at the end, so beautiful :')
The extra one star is for the one shot manga at the end, so beautiful :')