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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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:
Yes
This is a very enjoyable and cute book. There’s also a mystery/magical realism element that keeps it addictive within its slice of life framework.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Classism
The triggers more have to do with the implications of figures that appear in the story such as bullies, someone who cuts, loneliness, feeling trapped, etc.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
Re-read in 2021, and the message and meaning still hold true. I can't express how much I love Nanoka's story and how she changes over the course of the manga. It's the kind of story one really needs to read in one sitting, so I'm glad Seven Seas published it in a single volume.
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Thank you to Edelweiss+ and Seven Seas for the advanced copy of I Had That Same Dream Again by Yoru Sumino and Izumi Kirihara.
This was a lovely story about a little girl seeking the answer for what happiness is with help from her friends. Nanoka is working on a project for her elementary class, and she's quite an interesting and thoughtful little girl. Thoughtful in the sense that she thinks her thoughts rather deeply for a youngster. I see some of my younger self in her, especially with having difficulty making friends, but like her, I had some unconventional friends.
One could say that while Nanoka is working on an assignment, she is also on a journey of self-discovery and examining herself and her way of thinking. I believe other readers will enjoy watching Nanoka's journey and learning all that lies under the rose. And I hope they end the book with a smile as I did.
Highly recommended.
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Thank you to Edelweiss+ and Seven Seas for the advanced copy of I Had That Same Dream Again by Yoru Sumino and Izumi Kirihara.
This was a lovely story about a little girl seeking the answer for what happiness is with help from her friends. Nanoka is working on a project for her elementary class, and she's quite an interesting and thoughtful little girl. Thoughtful in the sense that she thinks her thoughts rather deeply for a youngster. I see some of my younger self in her, especially with having difficulty making friends, but like her, I had some unconventional friends.
One could say that while Nanoka is working on an assignment, she is also on a journey of self-discovery and examining herself and her way of thinking. I believe other readers will enjoy watching Nanoka's journey and learning all that lies under the rose. And I hope they end the book with a smile as I did.
Highly recommended.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was pretty easy to guess what the plot "twist" was. And very early on too. It was all too pretty predictable. There are also some things never quite explained. Though I guess those don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Really the story isn't anything special?
The strength of the manga is with its message. And it's a message that everyone needs to hear at least once in their life. And keep to reminding themselves. I admit I got teary. This manga did hit me where I am vulnerable. Because I do forget from time to time...
(1) Happiness is a choice.
(2) Let yourself feel joy and excitement.
(3) Cherish people; cherish yourself.
The strength of the manga is with its message. And it's a message that everyone needs to hear at least once in their life. And keep to reminding themselves. I admit I got teary. This manga did hit me where I am vulnerable. Because I do forget from time to time...
(1) Happiness is a choice.
(2) Let yourself feel joy and excitement.
(3) Cherish people; cherish yourself.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Blood