A review by abject_reptile
Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below + 5 Centimeters Per Second by Makoto Shinkai

3.0

It was a mistake to publish these two stories in one volume - or not, if you're a dedicated Makoto Shinkai fan and will buy anything *waves hand*. 5 Centimeters per Second is an adept and evocative rendition of the film, as one would expect since it was written by Shinkai. It was thoughtful, poignant, vivid as to setting. Children Who Chase Lost Voices was die cut cardboard and if I hadn't seen and loved the film I wouldn't have been able to stagger through to the end. 4 stars for the first, 2 stars for the second.