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dezaraemd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I purchased this book because I wanted to read it before Miyazaki makes his movie based off of it. It didn’t take long to realize that it would be better suited for someone younger. I did finish it though, and I have to say it feels almost incomplete.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and War
melancholymegs's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
bexi's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Animal death, Violence, Death of parent, and War
readerette's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think this is a great read for reflective people, particularly reflective kids and teens, since the story is based on the life of a boy starting to ask the big questions in life and evaluate his own behavior, identity, and place in the universe.
Great perspective from within Japanese culture as well--many similarities to my own American culture but lots of differences to be curious about, too. Another reason young people (particularly non-Japanese young people) might want to read.
I wish the women in the story were not such secondary characters, but not every good story has a focus on equal representation.
I look forward to the Miyazaki film interpretation.
Great perspective from within Japanese culture as well--many similarities to my own American culture but lots of differences to be curious about, too. Another reason young people (particularly non-Japanese young people) might want to read.
I wish the women in the story were not such secondary characters, but not every good story has a focus on equal representation.
I look forward to the Miyazaki film interpretation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
saltycoffee's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
mcchonchie's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
Minor: Violence
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