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kerrycat's review against another edition
5.0
gorgeous artwork - the expressions are priceless. this is the same story as Gray's novel of the same name, but a must read all the same even if you've read it, because the art adds so much.
I just realized that the artist is the same one responsible for [b:ハイキュー!! 1 日向と影山 Haikyū!! 1 Hinata to Kageyama |20318855|ハイキュー!! 1 日向と影山 Haikyū!! 1 Hinata to Kageyama |Haruichi Furudate|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388037922l/20318855._SY75_.jpg|28158779], so . . . mind blown.
I just realized that the artist is the same one responsible for [b:ハイキュー!! 1 日向と影山 Haikyū!! 1 Hinata to Kageyama |20318855|ハイキュー!! 1 日向と影山 Haikyū!! 1 Hinata to Kageyama |Haruichi Furudate|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388037922l/20318855._SY75_.jpg|28158779], so . . . mind blown.
darthvargas's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
destobie's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
booklover160's review against another edition
5.0
Um I think I’m in love with Claudia Gray’s writing. Yes, this is a manga, but I’m so invested in this story!!
The art is very nice and easy to follow, even during the actiony scenes. I look forward to more volumes, but I think I’m going to snag the novel ASAP!!
The art is very nice and easy to follow, even during the actiony scenes. I look forward to more volumes, but I think I’m going to snag the novel ASAP!!
valthebrave's review against another edition
5.0
I've not read the book this was adapted from.
Overall I enjoyed reading this. I liked seeing Leia as a small child and as a teen. I liked seeing more of Alderaan and its culture. I found it interesting to see into the lives of people while they still played more of a passive role in the overarching story.
I especially enjoyed the Art by Haruichi. With Manga adaptations of actual people, it tends to be hard to properly depict them instead of a clean-scrubbed, big-eyed likeness with a couple of identifying features.
Haruichi seems to be quite adept at bridging this gap between human faces and the manga aesthetic. I'm impressed with how the older characters are depicted, like Bail and Breha Organa. I'm not used to middle-aged people looking like middle-aged people while reading manga. Leia, who also looks her age, is very expressive without looking too comically and shows off some fantastic glares. Including the fantastic background and background character design this was a treat for the eyes.
The only bothersome thing is that Leia appears a bit too naive. From the way she is depicted to how she acts. Now, I understand that it's supposed to be a younger, more innocent and more relatable Leia, but considering that in three years she's gonna be part of smuggling the greatest state secret to a super illegal organisation and while doing so, blatantly lying about the crime she just committed to the most dangerous person in the empire, it does seem like a big change.
Like what I've seen of the show Obi-wan Kenobi, haven't actually watched it just seen parts of it floating around, Leia in the show seems to be more aware. I know the book was released before the show, and differences are to be expected. Similarly, I do think it's a missed opportunity of the book, not to have Leia exhibit any force-sensitivity, at least so far.
But yeah, I liked it and am excited to read the second volume, which was weirdly hard to get.
Overall I enjoyed reading this. I liked seeing Leia as a small child and as a teen. I liked seeing more of Alderaan and its culture. I found it interesting to see into the lives of people while they still played more of a passive role in the overarching story.
I especially enjoyed the Art by Haruichi. With Manga adaptations of actual people, it tends to be hard to properly depict them instead of a clean-scrubbed, big-eyed likeness with a couple of identifying features.
Haruichi seems to be quite adept at bridging this gap between human faces and the manga aesthetic. I'm impressed with how the older characters are depicted, like Bail and Breha Organa. I'm not used to middle-aged people looking like middle-aged people while reading manga. Leia, who also looks her age, is very expressive without looking too comically and shows off some fantastic glares. Including the fantastic background and background character design this was a treat for the eyes.
The only bothersome thing is that Leia appears a bit too naive. From the way she is depicted to how she acts. Now, I understand that it's supposed to be a younger, more innocent and more relatable Leia, but considering that in three years she's gonna be part of smuggling the greatest state secret to a super illegal organisation and while doing so, blatantly lying about the crime she just committed to the most dangerous person in the empire, it does seem like a big change.
Like what I've seen of the show Obi-wan Kenobi, haven't actually watched it just seen parts of it floating around, Leia in the show seems to be more aware. I know the book was released before the show, and differences are to be expected. Similarly, I do think it's a missed opportunity of the book, not to have Leia exhibit any force-sensitivity, at least so far.
But yeah, I liked it and am excited to read the second volume, which was weirdly hard to get.
leaanna_l's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
neilrcoulter's review against another edition
3.0
Though it's still not my favorite Star Wars story, I like the manga version much better than the original novel. The first volume of the manga goes up to the part where Leia visits Crait and learns some things about her family's involvement in the Rebellion. From what I remember, the cringier parts of the novel are yet to come...
eddasm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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
5.0
matt08's review against another edition
5.0
An ama ing adaptation. They made some connections that even the book didn't make. There were a few areas that didn't quite make sense and seemed like a translation error.
yiyieereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0