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radicaledwardiv's review
4.0
The first book of this series is great. Explains background information and has maps clearly developing the stories setting. I enjoy the humor in it and also its fight /dramatic scenes. The visuals are great.
The only thing is that sometimes the translations feel a bit unreal like they try to add modern slang into it kind of a turn off and stops the flow of the dialogue but overall a great start can't wait to purchase the 2nd book.
The only thing is that sometimes the translations feel a bit unreal like they try to add modern slang into it kind of a turn off and stops the flow of the dialogue but overall a great start can't wait to purchase the 2nd book.
tiffany_aching99's review
4.0
The least gory out of the lot, making this my favourite book in the series by a mile ...
littlesprite21's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
katrinadalythompson's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
raloveridge's review against another edition
2.0
Meh.
Those are my thoughts. This is often cited as the ultimate graphic novel experience, and maybe I need to read more of the books to gain an appreciation, but I found this to be a bit disappointing. Potty humor and big breasted women abound in this story of Buddha's birth. Not that I can't appreciate the hilarity of a well-placed piss joke, but it just didn't seem to fit here. That being said, I'd read #2 in a heartbeat.
Those are my thoughts. This is often cited as the ultimate graphic novel experience, and maybe I need to read more of the books to gain an appreciation, but I found this to be a bit disappointing. Potty humor and big breasted women abound in this story of Buddha's birth. Not that I can't appreciate the hilarity of a well-placed piss joke, but it just didn't seem to fit here. That being said, I'd read #2 in a heartbeat.
pmileham's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: War and Slavery