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milliemudd's review
3.0
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Violence
hue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I would definitely read the follow up, of Shuna's journey back home to his village. I would love an animation, too. How beautiful it would be.
Graphic: Gun violence, Slavery, and Violence
riri78's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Minor: Violence, Slavery, and Trafficking
idesofmarch's review
- 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? No
4.25
Moderate: Violence, Slavery, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
careinthelibrary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Slavery and Trafficking
Moderate: Death, Violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Minor: Animal death and Kidnapping
food insecurity, starvationrobinks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Trafficking, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Slavery
emily_mh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and Slavery
Minor: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: illnesssilentrequiem's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Trafficking, Slavery, and Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Cannibalism
jjb1313's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Slavery and Trafficking
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, and Dementia
Minor: War and Cannibalism
betweentheshelves's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It's an unusual little story, but enjoyable to read. I also recommend reading the afterward, because it gives historical and mythological context, as well as a little history on Miyazaki himself. This book was written just two years before Studio Ghibli became a thing, and I enjoyed reading some of the history behind it. Anyone who is a fan of Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki will love every moment of this book!
Graphic: Slavery, Gun violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: War and Cannibalism