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the_caaah's review against another edition
5.0
This entire volume was just one emotional gut punch after another. Definitely my favourite so far.
suresh_patamsetty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
momogajo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wizardcantrips's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and War
captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This is a different kind of volume. Ed asks to hear about what the war between the Amestrians and Ishbalan was like and this entire volume is a flashback. It starts when Mustang meets Riza and shows how Scar became the vengeful person he is. It also shows Winry's parents how they died.
There's obvious allegories for the war in the Middle East here. I'm glad the Ishbalans weren't demonized or represented as "equally" in the wrong. There's representation of the corrupt practices going on with the military, particularly how they were planning to get rid of Winry's parents because they didn't want to use resources to keep them safe. This series does a lot with characters trying to minimize harm. The Rockbells couldn't stop the war, but unlike other doctors like Dr. Marcoh, they didn't use their skills to cause harm. They stayed in a warzone to save innocent people.
Ed's whole thing is being a state alchemist for access to the art, but he doesn't want to kill and tries to minimize casualties wherever he goes. Also, I feel like pretty much no one would say this series uplifts military service. Several people Ed comes into contact with have negative thoughts of state alchemists and people who are "dogs" for the government.
The themes in this series are a little surprising and I'm enjoying it!
This is a different kind of volume. Ed asks to hear about what the war between the Amestrians and Ishbalan was like and this entire volume is a flashback. It starts when Mustang meets Riza and shows how Scar became the vengeful person he is. It also shows Winry's parents how they died.
There's obvious allegories for the war in the Middle East here. I'm glad the Ishbalans weren't demonized or represented as "equally" in the wrong. There's representation of the corrupt practices going on with the military, particularly how they were planning to get rid of Winry's parents because they didn't want to use resources to keep them safe. This series does a lot with characters trying to minimize harm. The Rockbells couldn't stop the war, but unlike other doctors like Dr. Marcoh, they didn't use their skills to cause harm. They stayed in a warzone to save innocent people.
Ed's whole thing is being a state alchemist for access to the art, but he doesn't want to kill and tries to minimize casualties wherever he goes. Also, I feel like pretty much no one would say this series uplifts military service. Several people Ed comes into contact with have negative thoughts of state alchemists and people who are "dogs" for the government.
The themes in this series are a little surprising and I'm enjoying it!
joao_melo's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
allysadventuresinbooks's review against another edition
5.0
We got a full volume showing what happened during the civil war, and it was devastating!