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jeremydaniel's Reviews (15)
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Just finished reading. Wow!! That is all I can really say at this point. Definitely buying a copy for my bookshelf.
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One of the most interesting and depressing collections of stories I’ve ever read. The art is amazing. I initially wanted to read the first couple of stories before bed and ended up staying awake for a couple of hours, devouring the entire novel.
The stories show the more traumatic sides of humanity and seem to come from experiences of the author or others in their life. It is a very authentic showcase of child abuse, trauma, addiction, and sexual assault. If you have survived any of this, you will connect with this in positive and negative ways.
The stories show the more traumatic sides of humanity and seem to come from experiences of the author or others in their life. It is a very authentic showcase of child abuse, trauma, addiction, and sexual assault. If you have survived any of this, you will connect with this in positive and negative ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
challenging
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emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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What a wonderful read. I couldn’t put it down. Informative, heartbreaking, and powerful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape
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I stopped smoking before I finished. Too repetitive for my tastes, it just took quitting; easier said than done. If it helps, it helps. Attempt it if you’re tired of smoking.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an enjoyable read and stayed on my mind throughout the entire process of reading it. I felt the characters to be relatable, believable, and consistent to themselves throughout. The insight into the video game industry seemed proficient and was contextualized well; it was also referential without going full Ready Player One, which I genuinely appreciated. The plot was interesting but, in my opinion, not the focus. I also found the writing. I loved that the formatting of the novel was able to integrate with the plot at points.
Took a break and did not return. Last opened June 2022. Plan to finish eventually.
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The opening talks about portraying the human side of Adolf Hitler but I feel like this ends up being disingenuous. Mizuki’s Hitler does shine light on the early years of Hitler but it’s incredibly brief. The main content focuses on his beliefs and his rise to power. It moves very fast, while context of people, places, and events is mostly served in a separate set of brief notes which, for me, disturbed the flow of the presentation.
This isn’t very surprising; an attempt at covering 56 years of someone’s life, especially someone that made such a huge impact on the entire world, is a large feat for a graphic novel. I imagine this would most likely not be the first place someone would head seeking an in-depth biography in the first place.
Some of the art was fantastic, particularly the artist’s signature style of mixing realism with manga elements. It’s eye-catching and unique, but I was left wondering what purpose it served in regards to recounting Hitler’s life.
The Holocaust itself is hardly mentioned which I found bizarre.
Ultimately, I found this manga to be shallow overall due to the reasons above. Covering the history of Hitler and all the events surrounding his rise to power is a massive undertaking, especially in this format. It’s the first graphic novel I’ve read where I didn’t think the genre was fit to tell the story.
This isn’t very surprising; an attempt at covering 56 years of someone’s life, especially someone that made such a huge impact on the entire world, is a large feat for a graphic novel. I imagine this would most likely not be the first place someone would head seeking an in-depth biography in the first place.
Some of the art was fantastic, particularly the artist’s signature style of mixing realism with manga elements. It’s eye-catching and unique, but I was left wondering what purpose it served in regards to recounting Hitler’s life.
The Holocaust itself is hardly mentioned which I found bizarre.
Ultimately, I found this manga to be shallow overall due to the reasons above. Covering the history of Hitler and all the events surrounding his rise to power is a massive undertaking, especially in this format. It’s the first graphic novel I’ve read where I didn’t think the genre was fit to tell the story.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes