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destdest's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
I was floored by the beautiful artwork and body language. The love story I wasn't so taken by. Can you say placeholder? Emotional cheating? *Dora Explorer voice* basically, Ana married the safe choice, but her heart always pined after Zeno, who was a one-night stand back in her college days.
I'm all for second chances at love, but Giuseppe seemed like a placeholder. I still think it was a good choice for Ana. She wanted marriage and family (and a good reputation for politics), and Zeno wasn't going to give her any of those things. If they had an actual relationship before I'd understand, but she probably knew him a day tops.
Also, I felt a way about the portrayal of Bogdan - the only black character featured here. At worst, it feels like a racist caricature. At best, a portrayal of a mentally disabled character who misses the mark miserably.
I'm all for second chances at love, but Giuseppe seemed like a placeholder. I still think it was a good choice for Ana. She wanted marriage and family (and a good reputation for politics), and Zeno wasn't going to give her any of those things. If they had an actual relationship before I'd understand, but she probably knew him a day tops.
Also, I felt a way about the portrayal of Bogdan - the only black character featured here. At worst, it feels like a racist caricature. At best, a portrayal of a mentally disabled character who misses the mark miserably.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
melonmachinery's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, and Death of parent
melissalouisereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
rachelkc's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really enjoyed this, but the racist/stereotypical imagery in chapter 13 took me out of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
elenali's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
1.0
L'idea è molto carina, i disegni curati mi sono piaciuti molto, l'idea di immergersi in un'atmosfera francese fa sempre piacere ma la rappresentazione razzista di uno dei personaggi secondari al capitolo 13 ha francamente rovinato il resto della lettura.
I personaggi che ci vengono presentati sono un viaggiatore perenne e una donna radicata nel proprio territorio, che ci ha speso una vita. Le scelte di entrambi sono coerenti con la loro personalità e le strade che intraprendono ci raccontano una storia d'amore complessa e lunga.
Non mi sono comunque affezionata a nessuno dei personaggi, ma penso che la storia sarebbe stata molto carina (c'è continuamente la tensione del chiedersi "ma come sono arrivati qui/a questo punto?), se non fosse stato che 1 su 7 personaggi neri (1 su 2 personaggi neri parlanti) era uno stereotipo razzista dall'inizio alla fine. No grazie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Racism and Death of parent
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