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rdyourbookcase's review
3.0
I read all of these because my friend really likes them and told one of our after-school kids at the library about them. She liked them so much that she read them twice. So I told her that I would read them and then we could talk about it. I did read them, but now that I think about it, we never talked about it. She wanted to start a book club, so we got sidetracked on that subject instead. Overall, My Neighbor Totoro wasn’t what I expected it to be, but I understand its appeal. It’s not my usual type of book, especially because I think that it was a novelization of the movie as opposed to being a book that inspired a movie. I’m glad that I read it anyway, and I might try some of the movies now.
lexingtonreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Oh how I love my neighbor Totoro!! it's a film that I watched as a Kidd so there is definitely nostalgia attached to it. Reading these comics brought back all those cozy feelings. I do think that these are only good to read if you have seen the film beforehand. something that makes studio Ghibli so iconic is their animation & voice acting. so when you read a comic you are stripped away from that. I don't feel the story is captured in comic form. But, from the perspective of someone who has watched the film and then read these comics, its a cute little read. that will resurface those feelings from watching the film. so if you are a studio Ghibli fan & want more ways to indulge in their work these are nice for that. but, as for a standalone im not so sure.
leobooks's review
4.0
Ohh man. I’m so happy things turned out okay for Mei and Satsuki. They have both been through so much for a young age. I haven’t seen the movie in so long, so I will definitely be watching it again soon.
quinnster's review
5.0
This was one series of books that I really didn't want to end. The art is so whimsical and fun and Mei & Satsuki are brave and sweet! The Totoros are incredibly cute, Cat Bus is both endearingly adorable and kind of creepy. But everything was so perfect.
I ached for their mother and for the girls without her with them. Granny was the perfect surrogate. I wanted to go visit the village and see the giant camphor tree. The sisters' love for each other and their parents made me smile throughout the whole four books.
I just enjoyed every single bit of these books!
I ached for their mother and for the girls without her with them. Granny was the perfect surrogate. I wanted to go visit the village and see the giant camphor tree. The sisters' love for each other and their parents made me smile throughout the whole four books.
I just enjoyed every single bit of these books!
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