Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

聲の形 1 Koe no Katachi 1 by 大今良時, Yoshitoki Oima

27 reviews

wylanslcve's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really went into this after watching the film and was still taken aback by how much it's emotionally destroying me. and this is just the beginning! why do I do this to myself!!!

while the film is still very near and dear to my heart (being one of the best representations of social anxiety I've ever seen on screen), reading the manga is a whole other experience because of how much extra detail there is as opposed to the film. of course, the film's limited runtime means they had to cut some things out, which is expected in adaptations, but those extra details really enhance the story for me and let me appreciate it even more.

I'm not ready to get into the next volumes oh my GOODNESS.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

kim3040701's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

annapox's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, and Bullying

Moderate: Violence and Blood

Minor: Cursing, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail

homebodynate's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

peach_haze's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

jaslovesbugs's review against another edition

dark funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism and Bullying

breedawnwriter's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

"You're still the one who started it, aren't you? What right does the boy who bullied Shoko have to judge his friends?"

I don't usually give manga five stars. Because they're so short, the pacing can so easily feel rushed, which makes it hard to feel fully satisfied.

But A Silent Voice is different.

This manga is powerful. It has meaning. It carries so much more weight than I would have ever expected a manga to carry.

This is a story about bullying. That's how it's marketed, anyway. But, I would say it's a story about mistakes. A story about wanting to be redeemed. A story about this innate desire we all have to be forgiven when we do not deserve it.

When we know that we don't deserve it.

This story leaves off on a cliffhanger that has me ready to drive to my library while sick to try and get my hands on the sequel. (Don't worry, I'm not actually going to do that.) But this is a purposeful, intentionally written story with illustrations that bring so much of the story to life. 

The way a child's actions can come back to hurt him isn't always discussed in the YA area, even though it should be. And Yoshitoki Oima has crafted a masterpiece that, I'm sure, will go on to push these boundaries for years to come.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, and Violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

melodyseestrees's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This volume does an excellent job in showcasing the blatant cruelty children can have towards those who are deemed different. Shoko, because she is deaf, and Shoya, because the tides turn against him.  I do wish the volume was a little longer but stopping where it does successfully makes me want to read the next volume.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

zaqlovesbooks's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

thesupermassive's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying