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ashylibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
I can't look past the fatphobia in this book and the way it was never addressed, just used as an, assuming, humor point. I won't be continuing or recommending this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
kwichris's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I found this at the library and decided to pick it up on a whim. For the first entry in this series, it was a very emotional, funny, and educational read. The writer actually took the time to research and bring in as much practical knowledge as possible to make this agricultural school believable. The characters are built up slowly, but in a way that is believable to the reader and to how an outsider would likely react in a group of people more attuned to each other. If I can find the other volumes, I look forward to reading more about Hachiken and his journey of discovering what he truly wants and how this new world will shape him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Excrement
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexism, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent
thespacikaci's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I hear so many great things about this series so I will continue. I do find the fatphobia upsetting, but am willing to continue particularly with the commentary on class.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
funny
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
4.75
I picked this up solely because of the author. Since I loved Fullmetal Alchemist, I figured another Arakawa manga would be as good. And I wasn’t wrong ☺️
This is absolutely hilarious. You can see the resemblances with FMA in some characters (the Phys Ed teacher is definitely a distant cousin of the Armstrongs 😂), and the humour is on point. Aside from some sexism and fatphobia, the rest is pretty good.
My only problem with it comes from me being a vegetarian. Some scenes left me uncomfortable, but it’s life on a farm, so nothing unexpected.
Looking forward to the next volume!
This is absolutely hilarious. You can see the resemblances with FMA in some characters (the Phys Ed teacher is definitely a distant cousin of the Armstrongs 😂), and the humour is on point. Aside from some sexism and fatphobia, the rest is pretty good.
My only problem with it comes from me being a vegetarian. Some scenes left me uncomfortable, but it’s life on a farm, so nothing unexpected.
Looking forward to the next volume!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexism
januaryt123's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
eliaa's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Animal death
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My husband had us watch Silver Spoon because it's by the same person as Full Metal Alchemist and because he loves slice of life. I wasn't sure I'd like it, but I absolutely loved it. So far, the manga is just as wonderful. It's really rewarding watching Hachiken adjust to the agricultural high school and embark on a journey to find his future dreams. I also love the depictions of food throughout this series!
📚 The gist 📚: A slice of life following a high school boy who goes to an agricultural high school to get far away from his parents. The work is tough, especially because he might be the only one there without big dreams.
📒Representation📒: industrial agricultural life, low income, Japanese culture
💕 For readers looking for 💕: slice of life, life goals theme, adjusting to major life changes, fun characters, agricultural life, high school, and amazing food
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Fatphobia, and Blood
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Fatphobia
Minor: Misogyny
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