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alice19850's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
Read the whole manga.
kristenesantos's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lizziehutchings's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like nothing really happens in this volume, but I am sooooooooo excited to get to the the later volumes!!!!
Based on which episodes I liked best, everything after vol. 8 is going to be - - - - - aghjhfbjlhdbfglkjsbdfjlhb.
= heartbreak.
Have a wonderful afternoon
Based on which episodes I liked best, everything after vol. 8 is going to be - - - - - aghjhfbjlhdbfglkjsbdfjlhb.
= heartbreak.
Have a wonderful afternoon
chloedevon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
luisterpaul's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
liv_harrod's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
absentminded_reader's review against another edition
5.0
There are many aspects of this book that stood out as inspirational to me: the masterful pacing, the expressive way Arakawa renders human figures, the way Arakawa reveals volumes of emotion with a few simple lines in a face, how he illustrated playing a piano as an event of intense action and emotion, the palpable awe depicted in the audiences, and the gentle touch of humor that doesn't detract from the story. However, one chapter stood out in this volume, though there wasn't a dud among them. "The Shadow Whispers" was a pivotal moment for Kousei and was so well done, I found myself pausing before turning the page to the next chapter, then flipping back to reread the chapter to study how it was done.
Because of Kaori, he was being pushed to perform, something that terrified him. We're beginning to see the lingering effects of Kousei's abusive mother on his psyche. Kousei is a damaged young lad with serious self-esteem issues. Yet Kaori drives his doubts away like the rising sun to a morning fog. I realize that Kaori is far too wise for a fourteen-year-old. She is like a goddess in Kousei's life, an ancient Muse who both awakens his heart with the first stirrings of love and inspires him to excel. Yet she is an indispensable motivating force in his life. His childhood friend, Tsubaki, can't do it. She carries too much of Kousei's pain in her heart. She pities him because she knows the hardships he has endured. Kaori knows only the performer. This drives her to push him to get on the stage again.
In the first chapter, Kaori discovers the price she is asking Kousei to pay, and it momentarily halts her master plan for Kousei, but she sees only the performer suffocating in silence and pushes her doubts aside. In "The Shadow Whispers", she deftly addresses Kousei's own doubts. Although Kousei's crush can't be ignored as a driving force for him, and a conditioned passivity to forceful women, there is something wholesome and healing in Kaori's advice. Their conversation on the swing set is a truly beautiful moment.
I've already written far more than I had planned, so I'll just recommend this series and let you know that you have this volume to look forward to.
Because of Kaori, he was being pushed to perform, something that terrified him. We're beginning to see the lingering effects of Kousei's abusive mother on his psyche. Kousei is a damaged young lad with serious self-esteem issues. Yet Kaori drives his doubts away like the rising sun to a morning fog. I realize that Kaori is far too wise for a fourteen-year-old. She is like a goddess in Kousei's life, an ancient Muse who both awakens his heart with the first stirrings of love and inspires him to excel. Yet she is an indispensable motivating force in his life. His childhood friend, Tsubaki, can't do it. She carries too much of Kousei's pain in her heart. She pities him because she knows the hardships he has endured. Kaori knows only the performer. This drives her to push him to get on the stage again.
In the first chapter, Kaori discovers the price she is asking Kousei to pay, and it momentarily halts her master plan for Kousei, but she sees only the performer suffocating in silence and pushes her doubts aside. In "The Shadow Whispers", she deftly addresses Kousei's own doubts. Although Kousei's crush can't be ignored as a driving force for him, and a conditioned passivity to forceful women, there is something wholesome and healing in Kaori's advice. Their conversation on the swing set is a truly beautiful moment.
I've already written far more than I had planned, so I'll just recommend this series and let you know that you have this volume to look forward to.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
5.0
This volume introduces the pianists desperately trying to beat Arima Kousei in a piano competition! The competition is tough, but poor Kousei is dealing with his own problems. There's so much depth to this story!