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wyntre_rose
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I agree with you on so many points.
I guess in one way, though, I am in the minority in this series, since the scenes with Amir's family, and the tension and drama that whole situation creates, along with the fight in the village, are my least favorite thing about this work. Though, really, the more I think about it, the more I think it has more to do with Mori's skill in creating a character that I like so much, I don't want to see her suffer all that junk her family is putting her through. *shrug* I'm much more interested in the sumptuous artwork, the intricate anthropological insights, and the sweet, slowly blossoming romance between the two leads. (Incidentally, I thought the tickle scene was absolutely adorable!) Mr. Smith and Pariyah are fast becoming favorites of mine, too. I'm hoping Mori gives us more of their stories. |
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Anymouse
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This is probably one of the best on the market. Too bad I haven't bought it. I have seen only volume one.
I do think that it may be a nod to realism that it is her husband who fights in the battle and not her. After all, it is the gender roles of 1890's. |
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Princess_Irene
ANN Associate Editor
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I'm actually with you, Wyntre_Rose, on the family scenes. Both this and Emma (and to a lesser extent Shirley) are really about the history and anthropology for me. But the fight scenes won my middle sister over, and she just skimmed (i.e. looked at the pretty pictures) volume one because she got bored. So a little something for everyone, right?
I also agree with Anymouse - I suspect that it is a nod to historical accuracy. My only issue is that Amir hasn't been conforming to the village's sense of propriety - spoiler[bringing her husband a dead elk for dinner or shooting a bird out of the sky to thank Pariya] aren't exactly models of femininity for the time. So I guess I just want a little consistency. I think we're going to get more Mr. Smith in the next volume (yay!), and I'm also hoping for a Pariya storyline. And Wyntre_Rose? Totally with you on the tickle scene. 
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dormcat
Encyclopedia Editor
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Basically the entire volume 3 is devoted to him. |
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One-Eye
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Good review, and I agree with all the points brought up. Wonderful art, interesting characters and setting. When its drawn like that the everyday life of people in a faraway land becomes incredibly interesting. It makes you pay attention to the details because the artist is paying attention to them.
The only problem I had was with Amir seeing Karluk more as a husband, it just felt a little too quick. I thought her reaction to her clan showing up was fine, after all she would feel confusion and perhaps a little fear over the situation. I imagine that some of her confusion would arise over who she felt loyalty or obligations towards. Would it be her old family or her new one? So her lack of assertiveness did not bother me. As far as historical setting my initial impression was that the backdrop might have been around the time of the Crimean War (1850s?) since the British and Russians are mentioned. |
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kyokun703
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I think I heard on the Manga Out Loud podcast that A Bride's Story might be a series of stories about different brides, which is chronicled by Mr. Smith traveling around (and this is mentioned in the author's notes, although it is unclear whether this is permanent or a temporary detour). While this would be interesting, and I'm sure Mori would do a wonderful job, I would be sad to leave Amir and her new family behind.
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enurtsol
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They should adapt this into live-action, suits well for a realistic period setting.
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wyntre_rose
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Absolutely.
This makes me VERY happy. Can't wait!!
There aren't many mangaka whose work I will buy, sight unseen, but Kaoru Mori is certainly now one of them. |
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neocloud9
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Oh man, I hope not... 
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littlegreenwolf
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It does seem in some later chapters not yet published in the US they highlight some other girl characters, but it doesn't push Amir out of the focus... if you can call it a focus. Amir grew on me big time, and I wouldn't want to see her grow, but in general the idea of seeing this life from the point of view from other women (like Amir's baking buddy) is a big appeal to me. That's mainly the anthropology nerd in me wanting it, but I'm reading it for the art, story, and the historical nerdy-ness, so I'm happy either way. |
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