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gerzonvillegas's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Homophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This was…darker than I was expecting it to be. It deals with so many different topics that it was almost to much, but also I kind of wished that some of them were explored more. I loved the complexity that this manga was able to develop in such a short time. From seeing Kasumi and Kyousuke’s friendship develop, to seeing them ripped apart by their own inability to see themselves as good enough for the other, to finally finding their way back together. It was a heartbreaking roller coaster of emotions.
I think the only real objection that I had for this manga, was that the first sex scene felt like it came out of nowhere. There wasn’t any buildup or anything. But that might just be a me problem?
Anyway! This was a really good, emotionally charged read. It had some of the best mutual pining, angsty goodness that I could have asked for in a manga. There Are Things I Can’t Tell You is getting a four out of five stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Abandonment, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment and Death of parent
ashlikes's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
ashleycmms's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Child abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ollie_again's review
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying
neverendingreads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Homophobia, and Abandonment
geno's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
TW: homofobia internalizada, pensamientos suicidas, infidelidad.
Aunque es cada vez más claro que el género de mangas yaoi ya no es de mi agrado, lo sigo intentando porque espero que aparezca "EL" manga que me devuelva el amor por ellos.
Lamentablemente, "There Are Things I Can't Tell You", no es ese libro. Aunque la portada y la sinópsis me hicieron pensar que tenía potencial (arte hermoso y friends-to-lovers), al final queda dentro del grupo de mangas cliché y aburridos.
Por el lado positivo: el arte es increíble, cada personaje en el que se detiene la historia, tiene una imagen distinguible, un peinado y vestuario especial. Y aquellos que aparecen varias veces, mantienen el estilo aunque no lo repiten, se nota que hay amor al detalle en eso.
En cuanto al argumento, hay cosas que -para lo que suele ser el manga BL- están muy bien manejadas y con mucho tacto, especialemente en el primer tercio. Sin embargo, eso dura poco.
Pasado el primer tercio el ritmo del libro se vuelve caótico, todo lo que se sintió natural en la relación de los protagonistas se empieza a perder para generar drama y ganar páginas, hay diálogos que empiezan a acercarse a lo tóxico y situaciones que no aportan nada.
El argumento de "No me amas, solo estás confundido" puede funcionar un par de veces antes de volverse repetitivo -especialmente cuando se usa en varios tiempos para evitar resolver la historia-.
Hay un par de escenas sexuales explícitas que simplemente suceden y no aportan a la historia ni a la relación de los protagonistas. Intuyo que se sumaron para atraer a las fans del yaoi más explícito pero a este libro le juega en contra.
En general, tiene un par de aciertos en la trama y un arte bellísimo, pero no alcanza para que se destaque o valga la pena una relectura.
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TW: internalized homophobia, some dialogue indicating suicidal ideation, infidelity.
It's painfully obvious that the yaoi genre it's not my type of manga anymore. This cover looked great and the blurb was interesting but... it didn't work for me.
Let's start with the good things. The art is incredible, very stylish. Each character with dialogue is distinguishable, the clothes and hairstyles are well thought out for each one. Art is definitely the highest point in the book.
Plot-wise, there are a few things that I really liked. And I mean, I really really liked: how the main relationship evolved felt very organic, how the internalized homophobia was handled, and a few work situations that were treated well.
That being said, this manga feels generic and forgettable. The pacing was very weird and the level of angst between our MC was mishandled -the "I love you" and "No you don't" can work only a few times-.
In the same way that some situations were handled carefully, others were just there to make the story more convoluted and added nothing to the plot (as a side note, the sex scenes came out of nowhere, I felt it was added to capture an older audience but affected the pacing and added absolutely nothing).
I will probably try another manga by this author for the art but other than that I’ve read enough BL romance to say that this was way too cliche.
Aunque es cada vez más claro que el género de mangas yaoi ya no es de mi agrado, lo sigo intentando porque espero que aparezca "EL" manga que me devuelva el amor por ellos.
Lamentablemente, "There Are Things I Can't Tell You", no es ese libro. Aunque la portada y la sinópsis me hicieron pensar que tenía potencial (arte hermoso y friends-to-lovers), al final queda dentro del grupo de mangas cliché y aburridos.
Por el lado positivo: el arte es increíble, cada personaje en el que se detiene la historia, tiene una imagen distinguible, un peinado y vestuario especial. Y aquellos que aparecen varias veces, mantienen el estilo aunque no lo repiten, se nota que hay amor al detalle en eso.
En cuanto al argumento, hay cosas que -para lo que suele ser el manga BL- están muy bien manejadas y con mucho tacto, especialemente en el primer tercio. Sin embargo, eso dura poco.
Pasado el primer tercio el ritmo del libro se vuelve caótico, todo lo que se sintió natural en la relación de los protagonistas se empieza a perder para generar drama y ganar páginas, hay diálogos que empiezan a acercarse a lo tóxico y situaciones que no aportan nada.
El argumento de "No me amas, solo estás confundido" puede funcionar un par de veces antes de volverse repetitivo -especialmente cuando se usa en varios tiempos para evitar resolver la historia-.
Hay un par de escenas sexuales explícitas que simplemente suceden y no aportan a la historia ni a la relación de los protagonistas. Intuyo que se sumaron para atraer a las fans del yaoi más explícito pero a este libro le juega en contra.
En general, tiene un par de aciertos en la trama y un arte bellísimo, pero no alcanza para que se destaque o valga la pena una relectura.
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TW: internalized homophobia, some dialogue indicating suicidal ideation, infidelity.
It's painfully obvious that the yaoi genre it's not my type of manga anymore. This cover looked great and the blurb was interesting but... it didn't work for me.
Let's start with the good things. The art is incredible, very stylish. Each character with dialogue is distinguishable, the clothes and hairstyles are well thought out for each one. Art is definitely the highest point in the book.
Plot-wise, there are a few things that I really liked. And I mean, I really really liked: how the main relationship evolved felt very organic, how the internalized homophobia was handled, and a few work situations that were treated well.
That being said, this manga feels generic and forgettable. The pacing was very weird and the level of angst between our MC was mishandled -the "I love you" and "No you don't" can work only a few times-.
In the same way that some situations were handled carefully, others were just there to make the story more convoluted and added nothing to the plot (as a side note, the sex scenes came out of nowhere, I felt it was added to capture an older audience but affected the pacing and added absolutely nothing).
I will probably try another manga by this author for the art but other than that I’ve read enough BL romance to say that this was way too cliche.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Homophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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