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lunaballz's review against another edition
3.0
Received via Netgalley.
This is a fun anthology of lesser known Asian myths. The art styles are nice, not really my favorite, but they're clean and easy to read. Each story is just a quick read, with the basics of the myth but not expanded on very much. So while it's fun reading new myths I hadn't heard before, there's not much substance to them. It's probably best for younger readers
This is a fun anthology of lesser known Asian myths. The art styles are nice, not really my favorite, but they're clean and easy to read. Each story is just a quick read, with the basics of the myth but not expanded on very much. So while it's fun reading new myths I hadn't heard before, there's not much substance to them. It's probably best for younger readers
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Tamamo the Fox Maiden and Other Asian Stories' edited by Kel McDonald is a treasury of stories told in graphic novel form.
In the 21 stories told from all regions of Asia, the stories have a series of magical animals, crafty gods, and enchanted objects. From a lucky teapot that is actually a disguised Tanuki to a story of the great flood. The real story (or one of them) of Mulan makes an appearance. One of my favorites was called 'Frog Skin' and it's a nice variant of 'The Frog Prince.'
I really had a lot of fun reading this collection of fables and stories. The art is pretty consistently good throughout. Sometimes with a collection like this there are stronger stories than others. Here they seem to be consistently good.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Iron Circus Comics, Letter Better Publishing Services, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In the 21 stories told from all regions of Asia, the stories have a series of magical animals, crafty gods, and enchanted objects. From a lucky teapot that is actually a disguised Tanuki to a story of the great flood. The real story (or one of them) of Mulan makes an appearance. One of my favorites was called 'Frog Skin' and it's a nice variant of 'The Frog Prince.'
I really had a lot of fun reading this collection of fables and stories. The art is pretty consistently good throughout. Sometimes with a collection like this there are stronger stories than others. Here they seem to be consistently good.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Iron Circus Comics, Letter Better Publishing Services, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
sindri_inn_arsaeli's review against another edition
4.0
A fun collection in a good variety of drawing and telling styles, some longer, some shorter, some with a setting in the past and some more modernized. A very nice blend.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
4.0
Great set of short stories from different authors/illustrators telling asian mythology/fairytales
I really enjoyed a large majority of the book! Wonderful!
I really enjoyed a large majority of the book! Wonderful!
booklover160's review against another edition
4.0
A brilliant collection of Asian fairytales! I loved them all!
inwit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
suspiciouspinecone's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I don't how accurate it is, but there was definitely some cool stories in here, some of which had me feeling a lot (looking at you, After The Pain)
benvedou's review against another edition
4.0
Easing my way into 2020.
This is a good collection of stories. A number of artists and writers joined forces to update (and, in some cases modernize) these Asian folk tales. My deepest wish is that the source material was treated with respect, but frankly I don’t know and can’t comment on anything other than my own enjoyment of reading through this book.
The art and storytelling style for each story differs slightly. Some are truly stunning aesthetically. Others are a bit ugly or don’t flow well. The entire book is a mixed bag, but if you don’t like a given story here, you still get to admire some art and listen to the lessons of another culture, and then move on with your life.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway here, as a western reader, is that Japan should not have a monopoly on the continent’s folk tales and mythology. I wish more collections like this were made.
This is a good collection of stories. A number of artists and writers joined forces to update (and, in some cases modernize) these Asian folk tales. My deepest wish is that the source material was treated with respect, but frankly I don’t know and can’t comment on anything other than my own enjoyment of reading through this book.
The art and storytelling style for each story differs slightly. Some are truly stunning aesthetically. Others are a bit ugly or don’t flow well. The entire book is a mixed bag, but if you don’t like a given story here, you still get to admire some art and listen to the lessons of another culture, and then move on with your life.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway here, as a western reader, is that Japan should not have a monopoly on the continent’s folk tales and mythology. I wish more collections like this were made.