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jzargo_thebird's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Such a smooth entry book, I closed the last flap and immediately will drive to Barnes and Noble for the second book. Heck, I may even buy a box set if they have it. I absolutely loved this story, I think the pacing is the most balanced I have ever seen. Was never bored or stuck. Every moment was tense and engaging. The photos were so clean but so visceral at the same time. I definitely am going to explore manga as a genre more. Fun fact, for this entire volume, I read in 2 sittings on the same day, I stopped myself halfway through, to do something else with my life, but then kept thinking about it for the next hour, and just had to finish it. Absolutely loved this manga. Bury me with all the volumes in a neat little stack next to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Violence, Slavery, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and War
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Drug use
rnbhargava's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It’s so well paced and even when there’s parts being told out of chronological sequence there’s a specific reason they’re doing so. You really feel for Thorfinn and you see the imperfections of the adults around him so broadly. It’s a fascinating read. I’m glad watching the anime has brought me to read the manga.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Violence, Sexism, Murder, Confinement, Colonisation, Blood, Slavery, Racism, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gore, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Kidnapping, Animal death, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Abandonment, Torture, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Classism, and Alcohol
The content warnings honestly all have to do with depicting society as things were in this historical era. There is some slight nudity paired with violence as well. Couldn’t find the specific trigger warnings on the listings there. It’s a great read.
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