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carson_lommers's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Reads more like a collection of storyboards than a finished book. But of course, since Miyazaki did it, it’s still gorgeous and moving, if not a bit confusing and unfinished.
nekoneko_'s review against another edition
5.0
WOW. A must have for any Ghibli fans! The artwork is stunning and the story is beyond magic ✨
elaine707's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
On a quest for a golden grain to save his lands, a young lad who has never left his hometown finds himself learning the intricacies of the world -- the good, the bad, the banal.
Classic themes of environmentalism, nature, friend vs foe, young and innocent love.
Classic themes of environmentalism, nature, friend vs foe, young and innocent love.
bridrizzle72's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
electonic_ocelot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
sciamachy7's review against another edition
5.0
Written and illustrated by Studio Ghibli cofounder!!! Based on a Tibetan story!!! Heavily inspired by the earthsea cycle!!! Explores the modern consequences and exploitative nature of globalization!!!! A story about a story!!!!! The journey is more important than the destination!!!!!
This year’s harvest of graphic novels/picture books is absolutely exceptional
This year’s harvest of graphic novels/picture books is absolutely exceptional
katieandkiri's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really beautiful illustrations with a story that left me needing more explanation. Luckily the afterword and author notes expand on that some.
hylianchai's review against another edition
5.0
A short, yet rich story. It's filled with a lot of the same ideas that come through in Miyazaki's films too.
nicstephenson19's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
3.75