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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
A deeply personal journey for our heroine, that allows us (and her) to finally close the book on her journey. It’s a shame that the rest of the books are untranslated, but this seems a fitting end to stop
A fun sequel to Moribito I: Guardian of the Spirit. This times it delves into Balsa's past and her native Kanbal. More establishment and set-up in this story required than the first, so pacing was just a little bit slower. The elements weave together nicely for a satisfying tale. Most of the characters are consistent and smart. I will continue to read the books in these series for light but thoughtful adventures.
This book proves that you don't have to have a 1000-page tome to create a wonderfully interesting world. Though short in comparison to most books that I read, I found myself drawn into a world that may not be in your face magical, but has a mythical feel to it in subtle and interesting ways that are always a delightful surprise. I really enjoyed Balsa as a character. Though strong physically, she also has a big heart and human emotions that make her very relatable. The other characters aren't left in the dust either, becoming just as important as the main character and becoming just as dear to the reader. I would highly recommend this book and series - YA fantasy at its finest.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The second Moribito book is just as good, if not better than, the first.
Uehashi’s worldbuilding is fantastically done as ever as we return with Balsa to her birthplace of Kanbal. I love finding out more details, more truth about her past, about her family... and the conspiracies that still hold to this day.
I was literally so emotionally caught up in this I definitely cursed out the villainous character a time or two, and got misty-eyed at the end, at the resolution. It delivers so well and so strongly I’m still so extremely upset the rest of the series never got an official English translation.
Please bring this back and translate the rest, I’ll devour them.
Uehashi’s worldbuilding is fantastically done as ever as we return with Balsa to her birthplace of Kanbal. I love finding out more details, more truth about her past, about her family... and the conspiracies that still hold to this day.
I was literally so emotionally caught up in this I definitely cursed out the villainous character a time or two, and got misty-eyed at the end, at the resolution. It delivers so well and so strongly I’m still so extremely upset the rest of the series never got an official English translation.
Please bring this back and translate the rest, I’ll devour them.
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
槍使いバルサの話が続きます。今回は過去の幽霊を弔うために故郷のガンバル王国に戻り、そちらの王族の陰謀と不思議な儀式に巻き込まれます。
バルサの過去の話を細かく知り、興味深い話です。カンバル王国の文化も独特で、著者がうまく考えたものだと分かりました。
バルサの過去の話を細かく知り、興味深い話です。カンバル王国の文化も独特で、著者がうまく考えたものだと分かりました。
While it took me a little longer to get into the story for this second volume (I already loved the main character, Balsa) I am certainly glad I read it. This book really helps to flesh out Balsa's history. The last half or third of the book flew by and was very compelling reading. I am just so, so sad that they have ceased to translate the rest of this series. I'm saddest because I won't get to continue Balsa's story, but I'm also sad because the translated editions were absolutely beautiful, with some stellar translating, illustration, and graphic design. Sob.
adventurous
mysterious
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
Even better than the first one! I'm sorry the rest weren't translated...