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livinliterary's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
2.5
freddie's review
2.0
The first story's attempt to end on an emotional note falls flat because no emotional stake is established. The story is bland. The second story reads like it's introducing trauma and repression to kids, which can be either good or bad depending on your expectation, though its title can skew your expectation a bit.
dinuzauri's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
kateivy's review
2.5
Honestly, this book was a big nothing sandwich. Neither of the two stories had anything particularly compelling aside from the initial concepts. The way I thought they could be used/explored was way more entertaining than what actually happened.
dinbee's review
2.0
A very quick but pleasant read. You could finish it in just an hour or two, so if you're looking to while away a little time, this is a good book to read.
alanahcw's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book a lot - I loved the movie and watched it first, which did affect my reading experience at the beginning. Though it differs a lot from the movie, I loved this version. The relationship between Kazuko and Kazuo was great to read, and the ending was much more satisfying than the movie.
Though I did not care for the short story at the end of this book - The Stuff That Nightmares Are Made Of - nearly as much. I understood and appreciated the message, but it was a confusing transition from the main title and more horror than sci-fi than the first.
Though I did not care for the short story at the end of this book - The Stuff That Nightmares Are Made Of - nearly as much. I understood and appreciated the message, but it was a confusing transition from the main title and more horror than sci-fi than the first.
ceelie's review
3.0
Let me start off by saying that I watched the anime movie first before reading this.
Unpopular opinion (Regarding book to movie adaptation): The movie was better than the book.
Just wanted to put that out there.
But let me briefly explain the storyline:
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is about a girl who got into an incident in the school science laboratory which made it possible for her to travel through time and teleport to a different place.
(Possible spoilers below.)
The book represents a character named Kazuko Yoshiyawa, who has the ability to travel through time. She and her friends, Kazuo Fukamachi and Goro Asakura tries to figure out how this happened with a little help from their teacher, Mr. Fukushima.
In the movie though, the main protagonist is Makoto Konno who has the said ability. It also showed her Aunt, Kazuko Yoshiyawa (the main protagonist in the book), which also helped her in the story. She has two friends, namely, Kousuke Tsuda and Chiaki Mamiya.
~
Movie Rating: 4.5 Stars.
(POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW.)
The movie has it's highlights, and it was surprisingly entertaining and funny. I was surprised with the comedy and light side of the story. I thought it would all be drama and science fiction. And to be honest, it made me tear up.
But.. My expectations got the best of me. I was really hoping for a much more tragic accident to happen. And it never came! Even though it hurts so much, I'm a sucker for tragic stories. I thought it would leave me sad and heartbroken but it DIDN'T. (The confession part made me gasp, though.)
But still, it did have more depth into it compared to the book..
Book Rating: 3.5 Stars.
Okay... So the book was actually divided into two novellas. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of.
The book was honestly a lot like the movie. Like, really, it's just way too similar. Which is why I still prefer the film. The scenes were the same and basically, the whole plot. It didn't come as a huge blow at the end, too. The first part I was so reeled into it but it's all just alike, the incidents, the secrets. Just different people portraying them.
The movie gave me the feels. The book, eh, not so much.
The second novella, The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of, is a different story though. It's about fears, phobias and a bit psychological. (Which is quite interesting since I'm taking up Psychology). Different characters and a whole different story. It was interesting and amusing to read about it.
All in all, it was very enjoyable watching and reading the same story. (Plus another short story).
Unpopular opinion (Regarding book to movie adaptation): The movie was better than the book.
Just wanted to put that out there.
But let me briefly explain the storyline:
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is about a girl who got into an incident in the school science laboratory which made it possible for her to travel through time and teleport to a different place.
(Possible spoilers below.)
The book represents a character named Kazuko Yoshiyawa, who has the ability to travel through time. She and her friends, Kazuo Fukamachi and Goro Asakura tries to figure out how this happened with a little help from their teacher, Mr. Fukushima.
In the movie though, the main protagonist is Makoto Konno who has the said ability. It also showed her Aunt, Kazuko Yoshiyawa (the main protagonist in the book), which also helped her in the story. She has two friends, namely, Kousuke Tsuda and Chiaki Mamiya.
~
Movie Rating: 4.5 Stars.
(POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW.)
The movie has it's highlights, and it was surprisingly entertaining and funny. I was surprised with the comedy and light side of the story. I thought it would all be drama and science fiction. And to be honest, it made me tear up.
But.. My expectations got the best of me. I was really hoping for a much more tragic accident to happen. And it never came! Even though it hurts so much, I'm a sucker for tragic stories. I thought it would leave me sad and heartbroken but it DIDN'T. (The confession part made me gasp, though.)
But still, it did have more depth into it compared to the book..
Book Rating: 3.5 Stars.
Okay... So the book was actually divided into two novellas. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of.
The book was honestly a lot like the movie. Like, really, it's just way too similar. Which is why I still prefer the film. The scenes were the same and basically, the whole plot. It didn't come as a huge blow at the end, too. The first part I was so reeled into it but it's all just alike, the incidents, the secrets. Just different people portraying them.
The movie gave me the feels. The book, eh, not so much.
The second novella, The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of, is a different story though. It's about fears, phobias and a bit psychological. (Which is quite interesting since I'm taking up Psychology). Different characters and a whole different story. It was interesting and amusing to read about it.
All in all, it was very enjoyable watching and reading the same story. (Plus another short story).
sfletcher26's review
3.0
Two short stories in one, this book is an odd but enjoyable little thing.
The first story, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is the story of a young girl who suddenly finds herself able to jump through time and space and seeks to understand how this came to be.
The second, The Stuff that Nightmares are Made of, is an exploration of psychological coping strategies and how they affect everyday life.
The first story, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is the story of a young girl who suddenly finds herself able to jump through time and space and seeks to understand how this came to be.
The second, The Stuff that Nightmares are Made of, is an exploration of psychological coping strategies and how they affect everyday life.