Claudine by Riyoko Ikeda

Claudine

Riyoko Ikeda with Jocelyne Allen (Translator)

104 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction comics lgbtqia+ manga emotional medium-paced

Description

The classic LGBT+ story by the creative master of Rose of Versailles Born as "Claudine" in a female-assigned body that doesn't reflect the man inside, this heart-wrenching story follows Claudine through life, pain, and the love of several women. M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

sad 82%
emotional 77%
dark 45%
reflective 37%
challenging 10%
tense 7%
informative 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 18% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.73

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