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A Silent Voice, Vol. 1 by Yoshitoki Oima

phoenix2's review against another edition

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4.0

What was I doing this whole time??!! This manga is sooooooo good I can't stop reading it!! Usually, I don't got for mangas that aren't shoujo, but I pikced this one because of the upcoming movie. The theme is very thrilling and interesting, as it deals with bullying and being different. The characters are represented with all their flaws, and not as those perfect creatures the shoujo manga usually include in their stories. The guy goes from the bully to the victim to someone who changes completely to the point that he actually all he needs is to be forgiven for what he had done. The story is sweet but deep at the same time and the writing is quick, clever and fast paced. Actually, you feel like you and the writer are friends and he is telling you the story. The drawings are nice as well. Mister Yoshitoki Ooima, concider me a fan!!

bookph1le's review against another edition

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4.0

It has me hooked, even though every kid except for Shoko comes across as a sociopath. I'm interested to see where the story goes.

raxorrr's review against another edition

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3.0

This was such a diverse and excellent story.

The character's have emotion and I loved every second of it.

I didn't expect to like it that much cause I have already watched the anime. But it amazed me!

Can't wait to read more!

adelexmarie's review against another edition

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emotional reflective

3.5

sammralte's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mehsi's review against another edition

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4.0

I am not sure what to think about this manga. I am also not sure if I found it good or not. For now it is a 4 star, but it might change.

The characters. Urgh I hated them all. Ishida is the worst of all. Being such a bully, such a mean person to someone who is deaf. Someone who is just trying her best to fit in, doing her best to make friends.
Ishida is an idiot, and I am sorry to say, but he kind of deserved what he got for bullying. However, I don't approve it all the way. Especially after a while, I was like: Guys we know, he was a dickhead, but it wasn't like he was alone in doing things. I do hope Ishida will learn a lesson and will get a bit smarter and doesn't feel the need to be such a tough guy.

Everyone in the class were such hypocrites. Blaming it all on Ishida, while they themselves were bullies too. And then bullying Ishida even though they all participated.

I disliked the classmates, and also the teacher. Dear Lord, that dude should never have become a teacher. He barely did anything to help Nishimiya, and when things turned out bad for the school he switched over to Ishida and doing nothing to help him. Because Ishida had it coming. What kind of sad teacher are you? You should be there for your students, help them, correct them. Not just stand by and do nothing.

Though I have seen this happen in other manga (and even anime) as well. One person bullies another, then gets all that bullying back at them, by the same people who helped bully the others.
And just like in most cases, teachers stand by and do absolutely nothing.

Nishimiya is my favourite character, she is a wonderful girl, trying hard to live through her life without hearing anything. Trying her best to participate in things, trying hard to speak. Even when she was bullied, she tried to make friends with Ishida, and when Ishida was bullied she tried to help him. Even though he was totally oblivious to the fact. I also felt sorry for her, having such a mother who just forces her wishes and will on her child.

The artstyle bothered me as well. I didn't really like it and at times found it very ugly.

All in all, it was an interesting manga, though I am not sure if I feel comfortable reading it further.

Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

competencefantasy's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

chiaravg's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

palatab's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

fran_ryougi's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75