Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel by Ryan Lang

Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel

Ryan Lang with Steve Wands

204 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy graphic novel historical adventurous fast-paced
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An epic graphic novel retelling of the Japanese folktale about the one-inch Samurai, Issunboshi.In a feudal Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, a demon sets out to reforge an ancient weapon to take over the world. The only person ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
mysterious 17%
reflective 13%
challenging 11%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 93%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 28% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 9% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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