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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
Moribito, El guardián del espíritu nos sitúa en en el país de Nuevo Yogo, tierra que abunda en mitos, leyendas y sucesos históricos que posibilitan recrear las narrativas fundamentales que dan cuerpo a la identidad del país y otorgan la legitimidad del ejercicio del poder del Mikado, sujeto investido con la figura de la autoridad imperial. Sin embargo, extraños acontecimientos ponen a prueba la historia oficial del país, poniendo incluso en peligro la integridad de todo el pueblo, no importando si estos son guerreros, campesinos, chamanes, o incluso la misma familia imperial. Un punto de inflexión que tendrá como protagonista a Balsa, guardaespalda a sueldo, quien tendrá un rol protagónico en los eventos de vital importancia que se narran en este libro.
El mundo que construye Uehashi está inspirado en una interesante diversidad de recursos vinculados con la literatura de fantasía, la religión sintoista japonesa y las características generales que presentó Japón en su periodo feudal. Sus personajes representan roles clásicos delimitados, por ejemplo, por el arquetipo del héroe, el mentor, entre otros, personajes quienes protagonizan un viaje que tiene por finalidad comprender los designios del mundo místico que hace su entrada a partir de Chagum y el espíritu de Nyunga Ro im, quienes son portadores de la posible salvación de un mundo cíclico que debe cumplir sus fases de forma armónica contra todo peligro y amenaza.
Un texto ágil de leer, que presenta una historia sencilla, pero no menos valiosa en cuanto la narración utiliza interesantes recursos para enriquecer la trama principal, permitiendo a quienes lean el libro, interesarse, quizás, por los aspectos que inspiran a la obra misma, sin perder la experiencia de leer una historia entretenida. Sólo hubiese querido más episodios de acción, sin desmerecer que, al utilizar la introspección y la historia biográfica de los personajes en diversos momentos de la lectura, es posible profundizar en sus respectivos perfiles y quizás servir la obra misma como punto inicial para los demás tomos que componen esta saga.
El mundo que construye Uehashi está inspirado en una interesante diversidad de recursos vinculados con la literatura de fantasía, la religión sintoista japonesa y las características generales que presentó Japón en su periodo feudal. Sus personajes representan roles clásicos delimitados, por ejemplo, por el arquetipo del héroe, el mentor, entre otros, personajes quienes protagonizan un viaje que tiene por finalidad comprender los designios del mundo místico que hace su entrada a partir de Chagum y el espíritu de Nyunga Ro im, quienes son portadores de la posible salvación de un mundo cíclico que debe cumplir sus fases de forma armónica contra todo peligro y amenaza.
Un texto ágil de leer, que presenta una historia sencilla, pero no menos valiosa en cuanto la narración utiliza interesantes recursos para enriquecer la trama principal, permitiendo a quienes lean el libro, interesarse, quizás, por los aspectos que inspiran a la obra misma, sin perder la experiencia de leer una historia entretenida. Sólo hubiese querido más episodios de acción, sin desmerecer que, al utilizar la introspección y la historia biográfica de los personajes en diversos momentos de la lectura, es posible profundizar en sus respectivos perfiles y quizás servir la obra misma como punto inicial para los demás tomos que componen esta saga.
Absolutely loved it. A delightful and fun story that swept me right away. Definitely one of my favorite reads
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is one of the best books I’ve ever read. After Balsa saves the second prince, Chagum, from drowning, she is caught up in a world of politics and otherworldly dangers as she protects this young prince from the forces trying to take his life. With the help of old friends and new, Balsa and Chagum discover what it means to be the guardian of the spirit.
Oh, I loved this book.
My husband watched the anime series so when I saw the novels at the library I had to get them. I was impressed from moment one that 1) they'd decided to translate these novels, and 2) what a beautiful job they did on the production of this book. The design is seriously lovely. Once I started reading, I almost couldn't stop, because the story is so intriguing and the translation flows so well.
So, to everyone involved in the production of this book, THANK YOU! I will be on to book two in no time. My only complaint: PLEASE TRANSLATE THE OTHER TEN BOOKS. It makes me want to cry thinking they are out there and won't be translated due to poor sales.
My husband watched the anime series so when I saw the novels at the library I had to get them. I was impressed from moment one that 1) they'd decided to translate these novels, and 2) what a beautiful job they did on the production of this book. The design is seriously lovely. Once I started reading, I almost couldn't stop, because the story is so intriguing and the translation flows so well.
So, to everyone involved in the production of this book, THANK YOU! I will be on to book two in no time. My only complaint: PLEASE TRANSLATE THE OTHER TEN BOOKS. It makes me want to cry thinking they are out there and won't be translated due to poor sales.
adventurous
mysterious
5.0 stars. A simple tale, but the kind that makes you feel clean and whole, in the same, sweet way the earth smells after rain. Moribito ticks off nearly everything I want in a fantasy novel - Japanese myth, the intersection between stories and truth, and solid character development. As a children's novel, it incorporates these elements rather simply, but in this case, I feel as though that only lends its tale a certain elegance. Balsa, the protagonist, is an incredibly strong, capable heroine - in her thirties, no less! - and her honest nature makes her all the stronger. The world is full of life, and it truly does feel as though we are getting but one glimpse into a lush universe of diverse cultures, creatures, and stories. I was pleasantly surprised at how the book managed to convey the intersection of politics and storytelling, and even more so at how themes of purpose managed to bubble up from somewhere beneath the surface. It felt as though everything fit together for a reason, the stars aligning for a perfect moment, and this intersection is the story itself. After which, the progenitors of said moment disperse and return to their own lives, their own stories. The book is just so...honest. And I really value Uehashi's (and that of the the translator's!) ability to convey such powerful notions within a simple text - such is the way that folktales and fairytales have always existed to conceal and reveal truths simultaneously.
Books that make me feel this appreciation for life itself, in loving existence, have always touched my heart. This book is no exception. I only wish I had read this book when I was younger so as to even more deeply appreciate it were I to return to it now.
Moribito is the tale of a water spirit, the prince who harbors it, and the woman who protects him. While at first glance, this simple children's tale is both predictable and childish, the threads of its story are tightly woven, the characters undergoing significant development in the course of a few pages. Fittingly, the book can be compared to its worlds, for while the plot itself may be as bare and vivid as Sagu, its content is Nayugu - its beauty concealed by the depths, but undeniably there.
Spoiler
I was especially touched at how Balsa and Chagum were changed by the end of the novel - simply by having known each other - even as they departed to two separate lives. These sorts of bittersweet endings appeal to me the most. Especially during this current quarantine, I found myself incredibly reassured and understood by this quote from the last page:"The world around her could change so suddenly, for no apparent reason. She could only do her best to live with those changes, seeking, as everyone must, the path in life that was right for her. There was surely no such thing as a life without any regrets at all"
Books that make me feel this appreciation for life itself, in loving existence, have always touched my heart. This book is no exception. I only wish I had read this book when I was younger so as to even more deeply appreciate it were I to return to it now.
Moribito is the tale of a water spirit, the prince who harbors it, and the woman who protects him. While at first glance, this simple children's tale is both predictable and childish, the threads of its story are tightly woven, the characters undergoing significant development in the course of a few pages. Fittingly, the book can be compared to its worlds, for while the plot itself may be as bare and vivid as Sagu, its content is Nayugu - its beauty concealed by the depths, but undeniably there.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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