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4.55 AVERAGE
4.55 AVERAGE
4.5 stars.
I read both volumes of this manga back to back over the course of two days, so I feel like it's only right to rate them together as one entity. The story is about a Canadian man, Mike Flanagan, who travels to his late husband Ryoji's home country of Japan to spend time with Ryoji's family, get to know them, and learn more about Ryoji's formative years. I fell in love with Mike immediately, and really enjoyed watching his relationship with his niece, Kana, develop. Though I sometimes found Ryoji's twin brother Yaichi's thought processes to be a little too didactic, the conclusions he reaches are important and I was glad to see them so clearly spelled out on the page. Also, the art is absolutely perfect.
This is such a lovely and heartwarming queer story about an unconventional family, and my only regret is that there aren't more installments to read.
(Read Harder challenge #11: A book of manga)
I read both volumes of this manga back to back over the course of two days, so I feel like it's only right to rate them together as one entity. The story is about a Canadian man, Mike Flanagan, who travels to his late husband Ryoji's home country of Japan to spend time with Ryoji's family, get to know them, and learn more about Ryoji's formative years. I fell in love with Mike immediately, and really enjoyed watching his relationship with his niece, Kana, develop. Though I sometimes found Ryoji's twin brother Yaichi's thought processes to be a little too didactic, the conclusions he reaches are important and I was glad to see them so clearly spelled out on the page. Also, the art is absolutely perfect.
This is such a lovely and heartwarming queer story about an unconventional family, and my only regret is that there aren't more installments to read.
(Read Harder challenge #11: A book of manga)
Oh, I adored this simple, small story of a family grieving while also getting to know one another. As the father comes to accept his brother's husband, and reflect on his own preconceived opinions, we follow an internal journey with gentleness and care.
I'm not crying, you're crying!
What a heartwarming and bittersweet story - a slice of life that is both eye-opening and reflective. Quietly and gently making you think about what prejudices you may have hidden deep down, but not guilting you about it - just helping you acknowledge and move past them. Makes me wish Kana, Yaichi and Mike were my family too.
What a heartwarming and bittersweet story - a slice of life that is both eye-opening and reflective. Quietly and gently making you think about what prejudices you may have hidden deep down, but not guilting you about it - just helping you acknowledge and move past them. Makes me wish Kana, Yaichi and Mike were my family too.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was disappointed with volume one of this, so I put off picking up the next volume. I'm glad I did - this volume is much more readable and enjoyable and, as a bonus, concludes the manga. A pleasant surprise.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The second volume of My Brother’s Husband is a great conclusion to the story. I loved the parallels between the beginning of vol 1 and the end of vol 2. The world of this story is truly one that I could stay in forever. This is a must-read for anyone and everyone.
Manga. A great follow-up to the first volume! I liked this one even more, as I felt more familiar with the characters and enjoyed spending time with them again. I do hope there are more volumes in this series, though the indication on the book is that this is the end. Again, light on the surface and easy to read and understand for any age, but handling complex issues in a real way.
I had high expectations for these books and they delivered. My Brother’s Husband follows single father Yaichi and his daughter Kana as they get to know Mike, the Canadian husband of Yaichi’s estranged twin brother who has just passed away. This story is tender and educational without feeling heavy handed. Tagame made teaching me a ton about the perception of homosexuality in Japan (and how it’s evolving!) look so easy.
One of the things that most impressed me about this story, and which I only started to notice after reading Taylor’s review is how Tagame expertly portrays characters’ thoughts, I was astounded at how inside his characters’ heads I felt, even when very little text was present to describe a character’s inner monologue.
I love these characters so much, and their various dynamics were a delight. Kana and Mike’s instant love for each other, and Yaichi’s conflicted self analysis of his prejudices, and how they shaped his relationship with his late brother, were so well crafted. Smart and full of so much heart, I highly recommend this story.
One of the things that most impressed me about this story, and which I only started to notice after reading Taylor’s review is how Tagame expertly portrays characters’ thoughts, I was astounded at how inside his characters’ heads I felt, even when very little text was present to describe a character’s inner monologue.
I love these characters so much, and their various dynamics were a delight. Kana and Mike’s instant love for each other, and Yaichi’s conflicted self analysis of his prejudices, and how they shaped his relationship with his late brother, were so well crafted. Smart and full of so much heart, I highly recommend this story.