A review by vibeke_hiatt
The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life, Vol. 1 (Manga) by Usata Nonohara, Guru Mizoguchi

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I like the premise of this story, but the execution is very slow. Mariela seems like a smart young woman, but at times she comes across as too young and naïve. Too many pages are devoted to spells and not enough to characterization. Still debating if I want to continue with the 2nd installment.
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