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4.54 AVERAGE
4.54 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-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
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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
Great, interesting, beautiful.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Are you still drawn to darkness, unchanged from when you did battle with us?"
That's the question Musashi seems to be asking himself constantly now. He's at a point where he can retire from his quest to become invicibile under the sun, marry Otsu and live happily ever after. But the spiral of death continues to pull at him.
"Where are you headed, Musashi?"
I'm curious about reading Eiji Yoshikawa's "Musashi" on which this is based because I want to know if the novel is just as meandering and repetative. It's not to say I'm not enjoying it but it does get to a point where it feels like we've seen all this before. I wonder if this is the story of an addict, it'd certainly explain the many relapses.
Some spoilery comments on each volume:
Volume 31
"Are you heading toward the light... or are you still drawn to the darkness...?"
While Musashi ponders his future, his childhood friend Matahatchi has a conclusion of sorts to his story. In fact the whole book suddenly does a bit of a gear change and suddenly we're decades in the future seeing a middle aged Matahatchi telling his story. So is this whole book being told from his point of view? It's a very odd revelation 11 volumes in.
Volume 32
"Kojiro's stronger..."
Musashi once again encounters Itō Ittōsai, Kojiro's one time master and forces him to rethink his strategy. We also see Kojiro's parting with Ito (Kojiro gets 1000 points).
Musashi also comes to a final decision. He can put down the sword but only after confronting Kojiro.
Volume 33
"My friend... I want to see you."
Matahatchi begins his road to redemption by deciding to return the certificate his stole from Kojiro so long ago.
Musashi begins practising while blocking his ears, simulating what it must be like for Kojiro, he also stays with a family where he beings to focus more on his wood sculpting. Obviously it's just a momentary break because we all know where this is heading.
Previous reviews:
Volume One
Volume Two
Volume Three
Volume Four
Volume Five
Volume Six
Volume Seven
Volume Eight
Volume Nine
Volume Ten
That's the question Musashi seems to be asking himself constantly now. He's at a point where he can retire from his quest to become invicibile under the sun, marry Otsu and live happily ever after. But the spiral of death continues to pull at him.
"Where are you headed, Musashi?"
I'm curious about reading Eiji Yoshikawa's "Musashi" on which this is based because I want to know if the novel is just as meandering and repetative. It's not to say I'm not enjoying it but it does get to a point where it feels like we've seen all this before. I wonder if this is the story of an addict, it'd certainly explain the many relapses.
Some spoilery comments on each volume:
Volume 31
"Are you heading toward the light... or are you still drawn to the darkness...?"
While Musashi ponders his future, his childhood friend Matahatchi has a conclusion of sorts to his story. In fact the whole book suddenly does a bit of a gear change and suddenly we're decades in the future seeing a middle aged Matahatchi telling his story. So is this whole book being told from his point of view? It's a very odd revelation 11 volumes in.
Volume 32
"Kojiro's stronger..."
Musashi once again encounters Itō Ittōsai, Kojiro's one time master and forces him to rethink his strategy. We also see Kojiro's parting with Ito (Kojiro gets 1000 points).
Musashi also comes to a final decision. He can put down the sword but only after confronting Kojiro.
Volume 33
"My friend... I want to see you."
Matahatchi begins his road to redemption by deciding to return the certificate his stole from Kojiro so long ago.
Musashi begins practising while blocking his ears, simulating what it must be like for Kojiro, he also stays with a family where he beings to focus more on his wood sculpting. Obviously it's just a momentary break because we all know where this is heading.
Previous reviews:
Volume One
Volume Two
Volume Three
Volume Four
Volume Five
Volume Six
Volume Seven
Volume Eight
Volume Nine
Volume Ten
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
