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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 by Hayao Miyazaki

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jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

In a time after human pollution and wars destroyed the Earth as we know it , small communities of humans still live on...

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is a graphic novel/manga...set thousands of years in the future when small pockets of humanity still survive,trying to avoid the Sea of Corruption, a toxic forest deadly spores. Nausicaa is the princess of the Valley of the Wind, a peaceful farming community. Nausicaa has a special bond with animals and creatures of all kinds and strives for harmony amongst the various city states.

This was a pretty quick read even with having to overcome my muscle memory and read it backwards. :) I have not seen the animated film version of this story (also by Miyazaki) but I will look it up now and perhaps watch with the kids. There was a nice message in here about being kind to the Earth and striving for harmony. There are follow up books but I may wait a bit before checking them out.

My final book for the Unread Shelf Challenge 2019. This month's prompt was to read the shortest book on your unread shelf. This one, with 13o pages, is the shortest.

helloimsabrina's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

sennabk's review against another edition

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3.0

(3.5) Good start to the series, short short read, excited to get past where the movie ended.

brendalovesbooks's review against another edition

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2.0

I really like Miyazaki's movies, and I think the overall story here was good. Ultimately, I just didn't care very much for this. I couldn't tell what was supposed to be happening a lot of the time, or who was who, or who was talking even. It was quite difficult for me to get through.

cherrie_bluhd's review against another edition

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4.0

This was such a beautiful read — the art, world, and gentle firmness with which Nausicaä moves through the world were all so wonderful. I think this was an excellent reminder of what considered and thoughtful action can do in a work. I am conscious of every sword, movement, and attack. I think it shows great attention and love in every panel, character, and implication. Everything feels connected, and well-thought out. Can’t wait to read the rest, especially because I (surprisingly) don’t think I’ve ever seen the movie. Also, I don’t know if this is unique to Miyasaki, but the sepia-toned, brownish ink in my copy was absolutely gorgeous and a pleasure to read.