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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Relaxing and so beautifully illustrated. The colorized pages are so vibrant. Except for the last two stories, this collection was solid. True, nothing much happens, but that's slow living for you. The nature shown is stunning and the little interactions are just so nice to see.
Favorite maybe...the cherry blossom one? Or the one where he climbs up the tree to help fetch the toy plane. That page where he stays in the tree to stare off into the landscape!
The second to last story was kind of like a rude awakening, not only in content, but also in the harsher shadows and shading. It injected a darkness you wouldn't expect from any of the other vignettes. Weird choice, but I guess a person has layers. Sorta ruined the mood, but I suppose the authors created the story for a reason.
Favorite maybe...the cherry blossom one? Or the one where he climbs up the tree to help fetch the toy plane. That page where he stays in the tree to stare off into the landscape!
The second to last story was kind of like a rude awakening, not only in content, but also in the harsher shadows and shading. It injected a darkness you wouldn't expect from any of the other vignettes. Weird choice, but I guess a person has layers. Sorta ruined the mood, but I suppose the authors created the story for a reason.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Nothing much happens in this book, nonetheless, it is pure joy. The main character simply walks around, explores his environment, and celebrates being. Sometimes he walks alone, or with his dog, or with his wife. Sometimes he travels a traditional path, or zigzags through an unfamiliar neighborhood. He might take his shoes off and feel the dirt beneath his feet or lie down in the grass for a sojourn. The art is stunning; clean, simple lines that are rich in detail yet free of clutter. Although there aren't many words in this book, you won't feel compelled to rush through it. Instead, you'll want to join the man on his walks, taking your time to really explore the world that Jiro Taniguchi and his character have expertly pulled you into.
"Der spazierende Mann" kommt fast ohne Text aus und entfaltet durch die Bilder primär seine Wirkung. Es sind die vielen kleinen Details, die mich beim Lesen angezogen haben. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass ich mich sehr stark mit diesem Spazieren identifizieren kann (Ziellos, ohne Aufregung, meist in der Nachbarschaft), besonders in diesem Jahr, in dem uns oft ja nicht viel anderes übrig blieb in der Freizeit.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Empecé hace unos días a leer mangas de Taniguchi y no puedo parar. Empecé precisamente porque leí un capítulo de "El caminante" en un recopilatorio de relatos y ensayos en torno a caminar publicado por Altair, y estaba deseando leer la obra completa. Me ha encantado, no hay apenas argumento ni diálogo, pero el autor consigue decir mucho solo con las ilustraciones y las reacciones del protagonista mientras va paseando. Ilustraciones preciosas como siempre, y las pequeñas historias de los paseos te animan a apreciar los pequeños placeres de la vida.
a genuinely pleasant read. loved the imagery and the way the illustrator was able to capture the ordinary details of the character's life.
This was amazing. Almost flaneur-like. Simple stories of wanders. Of simple enjoyment. Of noticing.