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A review by roguepingu
Barefoot Gen Volume 1: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima by Keiji Nakazawa
5.0
This has to be the most brutally honest, heartfelt and heart-wrenching story I have ever read. And all presented in cartoon form. It is amazing how vivid an account of events Keiji Nakazawa portrays using this black-and-white, pop art format. All this clearly portrays the beautiful and truthful art of Keiji Nakazawa's storytelling.
This first volume of Barefoot Gen gives the reader an in-depth insight into the living conditions in Japan near the end of WWII and the harsh realities of the war they were experiencing, fighting and suffering under. This story turns the devastation of Hiroshima from a set of figures to an emotional narrative highlighting the importance of family and the stupidity of war and warfare. The story also shows a true portrayal of human nature and the overwhelming impact that the war had children and other ordinary citizens.
This book has the ability to touch every heart. Now all we need to do is learn from it.
This first volume of Barefoot Gen gives the reader an in-depth insight into the living conditions in Japan near the end of WWII and the harsh realities of the war they were experiencing, fighting and suffering under. This story turns the devastation of Hiroshima from a set of figures to an emotional narrative highlighting the importance of family and the stupidity of war and warfare. The story also shows a true portrayal of human nature and the overwhelming impact that the war had children and other ordinary citizens.
This book has the ability to touch every heart. Now all we need to do is learn from it.