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ellythehuman's review against another edition
4.0
I never thought I would read this since I always saw people hyping it up. However, I read Yoru Sumino's other work, I Had That Same Dream Again, so I wanted to give this a try. I did really enjoy reading this. The ending chapters were an absolute sucker punch. However, I did not cry or feel overly emotional like others. Personally, I liked I Had That Same Dream Again more, but this was still a beautiful story. I cannot wait for more of Yoru Sumino's work to be translated. Overall 4.3 stars.
planner5002's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
My friend recommended this book, and I’m so glad she did.
It made me sob, but I loved the themes and characters it explored.
It made me sob, but I loved the themes and characters it explored.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
yumaaa's review against another edition
5.0
I didn’t know exactly what this manga was about when I picked up a copy only that it sounded like an interesting premise. I knew going in that it was supposed to be sad and it did not disappoint lol. It was an amazing read in such a beautifully tragic way. I LOVED this book, genuinely. It built up such a beautiful friendship between two unlikely kids and I was there for the ride the whole time.
oliviakt07's review against another edition
4.0
First and foremost yes, the title is alarming.
However, the resolve in Yoru Sumino's "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" will offer you a chance to reflect on your own relationships, independence vs. co-dependence, and how what we believe others think of us could not be farther from the truth. If anything, the book shows how in our souls we are more alike than we are different, and that our differences complete those around us.
It took me a while to get invested in the book, although many seemed to be at the end of the first few pages of chapter one. It was not until the last two to three chapters (the reveal, climax, and the denouement) that it sunk in and did not let me go. I hope that reassures some who are cautious about this collection.
Although you will want more from the tale and the characters as you flip the last page, and will have to live with it being the finale, the unseen or unknown potential in store for our protagonists will help you rest easy after returning the book to the shelf.
However, the resolve in Yoru Sumino's "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" will offer you a chance to reflect on your own relationships, independence vs. co-dependence, and how what we believe others think of us could not be farther from the truth. If anything, the book shows how in our souls we are more alike than we are different, and that our differences complete those around us.
It took me a while to get invested in the book, although many seemed to be at the end of the first few pages of chapter one. It was not until the last two to three chapters (the reveal, climax, and the denouement) that it sunk in and did not let me go. I hope that reassures some who are cautious about this collection.
Although you will want more from the tale and the characters as you flip the last page, and will have to live with it being the finale, the unseen or unknown potential in store for our protagonists will help you rest easy after returning the book to the shelf.
nahiacal's review against another edition
4.0
3'5 en realidad.
Creo que me habían creado demasiadas expectativas respecto a esta historia y al final no me ha gustado tanto como esperaba. Pero no esta mal.
Creo que me habían creado demasiadas expectativas respecto a esta historia y al final no me ha gustado tanto como esperaba. Pero no esta mal.
lorepanda's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
poplottie's review against another edition
3.0
I ended up reading this within the space of two days, I got hooked very quickly but maybe not for the right reasons to begin with. The first page does not hold back as you believe you know what is going to happen but it does pull a solid and shocking plot twist. The first few chapters were slow to get into as the dynamic between the two characters took longer than I thought to make a connection, but as soon as it picked up I could not put it down. The twist as mentioned was fantastic (in a morbid sort of way) as it truly came out of nowhere for me but then it may have just been me. It was truly moved by the ending and how much development the main character had gone through.
If the beginning was not as slow as it was I may have given it a 5 star review but I still enjoyed reading it nonetheless.
If the beginning was not as slow as it was I may have given it a 5 star review but I still enjoyed reading it nonetheless.
lauren_miller's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I’ll be sending an invoice for all the tissues to one Park Jisung 😭
urbon_adamsson's review against another edition
5.0
One of my most enduring memories stems from a scene in the movie "Krull", where a Cyclops explains that his race only possesses one eye because they traded the other to a wizard for the gift of foresight. Yet, tragically, all they can foresee is the moment of their own demise. Despite my tender age when I first witnessed this scene, its profound impact has stayed with me to this day.
Contemplating how life would unfold if we were privy to the exact details of our death is akin to the reality faced by those afflicted with incurable diseases, their fate marked by an inevitable countdown.
In this narrative, we traverse the final moments of Sakura, a young woman succumbing to pancreatic illness, and a chance encounter with a boy who becomes her sole confidant in the knowledge of her impending death.
The essence of this tale lies not only in Sakura's poignant lessons on cherishing life but also in the profound significance of authentic human connections and the solace found in having someone bear witness to our existence.
Spoiler Alert: Please refrain from reading the following if you intend to experience this firsthand.
Contemplating how life would unfold if we were privy to the exact details of our death is akin to the reality faced by those afflicted with incurable diseases, their fate marked by an inevitable countdown.
In this narrative, we traverse the final moments of Sakura, a young woman succumbing to pancreatic illness, and a chance encounter with a boy who becomes her sole confidant in the knowledge of her impending death.
The essence of this tale lies not only in Sakura's poignant lessons on cherishing life but also in the profound significance of authentic human connections and the solace found in having someone bear witness to our existence.
Spoiler Alert: Please refrain from reading the following if you intend to experience this firsthand.
Spoiler
While undoubtedly an emotional journey, the climax that resonated with me most (in a profoundly moving manner) was the closing chapter. The scene where the boy, in the presence of Sakura's mother, finally gathers the courage to ask, "May I allow myself to cry now?" utterly devastated me, the impact lingering even as I pen these words.rapitash's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.0
I only heard about this story because it was mentioned in a livestream I watched once, and the title seemed intriguing. People in the livestream were confused by the name too. What the heck was the story about? It was kind of funny how quickly into the manga the phrase was addressed, actually.
This is a bittersweet story with a heartwarming message embedded into it: life is too short not to be lived to the fullest! And while I think it did successfully impart that message, I don’t know if it had the emotional weight that a story like this should have. I wasn’t really connected to the characters, certainly not enough tofeel sad when Sakura died, or when the [Main Character] was worried about her dying . I also felt that the ambiguous nature of the relationship between the [Main Character] and Sakura didn’t really work for me. While it was clear to me that the [Main Character] overall seemed to value Sakura as a friend (which is a good thing), I felt it was unclear whether or not Sakura was happy to be friends with him, or if she was attempting pursue him romantically. The ending tries to keep everyone happy, but I think a definitive direction either way would’ve made the story more impactful.
When I finished reading, I sent my friend a message saying, “If I was PMSing, this would’ve made me cry”. I still stand by that! But I do think that it’s not as sad as I feel like it should be. It does make me wonder if the manga is not the best adaptation for the story, and if the live action, the anime, or the original light novel might be better at tapping into those emotions.
This is a bittersweet story with a heartwarming message embedded into it: life is too short not to be lived to the fullest! And while I think it did successfully impart that message, I don’t know if it had the emotional weight that a story like this should have. I wasn’t really connected to the characters, certainly not enough to
When I finished reading, I sent my friend a message saying, “If I was PMSing, this would’ve made me cry”. I still stand by that! But I do think that it’s not as sad as I feel like it should be. It does make me wonder if the manga is not the best adaptation for the story, and if the live action, the anime, or the original light novel might be better at tapping into those emotions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, and Murder
Minor: Violence