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A review by katarina_kirishiki
A Bride's Story, Vol. 1 by Kaoru Mori
emotional
informative
reflective
4.0
Read for a Manga Book Club.
The artwork, especially the intricate details on the clothes, ornaments and wood designs is amazing.
The age gap, as they always do, bothers me a bit, but I have to say I was kinda already prepared that there would be a big age gap when seeing the title of the Manga. Tho, I have to admit, I first thought it would go the route of young bride x old husband, like other stories do. However, I also think it is dealt with in a better way compared to some other media I have seen.
There seem to be cultural/historical reasons, and whilst I am not a fan when this is used as an excuse, it is portrayed better in this Manga. It doesn't just go the route of "Oh that's because it was normal back then so it is ok!" but gives more insight. Albeit more info is needed and I hope it will come up in later volumes.
The age gap seems to be implied as something sort of problematic in the story as well, but not due to his young age but rather her as a woman "not being able to give him more children, and that's why young brides are better" kinda mentality. Not to mention the way her clan/brothers talk about her.
And it is also implied, in my opinion, that Amir does not really see Karluk as her husband as of now but more of as a child and thus also takes care of him.
It is also funny to sometimes see the western-looking guy(on the wiki page they do say he is English, kinda figured but I don't think it came up in the 1st Vol.) lurking in the background of panels, asking questions, being interested but also being a bother lol.
I'll keep this Manga in mind and maybe continue it at some point.
The artwork, especially the intricate details on the clothes, ornaments and wood designs is amazing.
The age gap, as they always do, bothers me a bit, but I have to say I was kinda already prepared that there would be a big age gap when seeing the title of the Manga. Tho, I have to admit, I first thought it would go the route of young bride x old husband, like other stories do. However, I also think it is dealt with in a better way compared to some other media I have seen.
There seem to be cultural/historical reasons, and whilst I am not a fan when this is used as an excuse, it is portrayed better in this Manga. It doesn't just go the route of "Oh that's because it was normal back then so it is ok!" but gives more insight. Albeit more info is needed and I hope it will come up in later volumes.
And it is also implied, in my opinion, that Amir does not really see Karluk as her husband as of now but more of as a child and thus also takes care of him.
It is also funny to sometimes see the western-looking guy
I'll keep this Manga in mind and maybe continue it at some point.