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You can definitely tell Shinkai is a movie director first and foremost, I mean he literally describes what the musical score should be at several points in the book ><
I have been an anime fan for years (many, many years like I used to buy very expensive imported VHS tapes) but had never actually read a light novel before. Probably because I like anime and manga for the medium itself.
My takeaway: fun.
Not sure if I'd seek out another 'cause the writing is kind of meh, but it was like reading a movie that I love. Moment by moment, scene by scene. With the added bonus that you get to see into the characters thoughts and feelings more deeply.
I have been an anime fan for years (many, many years like I used to buy very expensive imported VHS tapes) but had never actually read a light novel before. Probably because I like anime and manga for the medium itself.
My takeaway: fun.
Not sure if I'd seek out another 'cause the writing is kind of meh, but it was like reading a movie that I love. Moment by moment, scene by scene. With the added bonus that you get to see into the characters thoughts and feelings more deeply.