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I got this book as an advanced copy from NetGalley. The book is a single-volume standalone romance manga.
The premise of the book is a romance that blooms due to the work-from-home situation brought on by Covid. This was the first time I read a book set during lockdowns and the Covid era.
The story is told from the perspective of the male protagonist. We see his daily life working from home and how the romance slowly unfolds.
Overall, it's a really enjoyable read. The artwork is great, and the author pays close attention to small details. The way they connect over shared experiences is presented well.
The downsides are the lack of character development and the one-sided storytelling. We don't see much detail about the romantic interest's life or thoughts.
Even though the way they connect is represented well, this disconnect leads to a feeling of lacking chemistry.
Also, nearing the end, the book picks up pace significantly. This might make some readers feel like it ended too fast.
In conclusion, if you're looking for an easy but fun romance read, this manga is worth checking out.
I got this book as an advanced copy from NetGalley. The book is a single-volume standalone romance manga.
The premise of the book is a romance that blooms due to the work-from-home situation brought on by Covid. This was the first time I read a book set during lockdowns and the Covid era.
The story is told from the perspective of the male protagonist. We see his daily life working from home and how the romance slowly unfolds.
Overall, it's a really enjoyable read. The artwork is great, and the author pays close attention to small details. The way they connect over shared experiences is presented well.
The downsides are the lack of character development and the one-sided storytelling. We don't see much detail about the romantic interest's life or thoughts.
Even though the way they connect is represented well, this disconnect leads to a feeling of lacking chemistry.
Also, nearing the end, the book picks up pace significantly. This might make some readers feel like it ended too fast.
In conclusion, if you're looking for an easy but fun romance read, this manga is worth checking out.
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It could have been much better. It had many threads that weren't fully developed. It touches on a variety of issues, but some of them needed to be fleshed out a bit more. Also, the friendship storyline with Rami was super frustrating to read. They are reasonable at first, but it turns sour for no reason. I know the book is written for a younger audience, but the way Rami acts is unrealistic for a friend at that age.
Overall, an alright short read. I'm giving it half a star extra because of the artwork. The art is really beautiful and makes the reading fast and pleasant.
It could have been much better. It had many threads that weren't fully developed. It touches on a variety of issues, but some of them needed to be fleshed out a bit more. Also, the friendship storyline with Rami was super frustrating to read. They are reasonable at first, but it turns sour for no reason. I know the book is written for a younger audience, but the way Rami acts is unrealistic for a friend at that age.
Overall, an alright short read. I'm giving it half a star extra because of the artwork. The art is really beautiful and makes the reading fast and pleasant.
This is one of my all time favorites. I am giving a 4 because I have a weird relationship with the book and it's not perfect.
Sometimes I remember the good parts then the bad. But still I all the parts are there in my heart. I can clearly visualise everything.
Stormtrooper, the walks with forests, the food and dates with midori.
The book has some weird stuff though. Like midori at the shrine at home.
Still I highly recommend it. This was my first Murakami and it has been a great journey since.
He made me remember how much fun I had reading as a kid and because of him I am able to enjoy reading like I used to.
It's just something when you find that one book and you just can't put it down. I was missing it and got to relive that feeling with this one. Can't wait to read more of Murakami.
This is one of my all time favorites. I am giving a 4 because I have a weird relationship with the book and it's not perfect.
Sometimes I remember the good parts then the bad. But still I all the parts are there in my heart. I can clearly visualise everything.
Stormtrooper, the walks with forests, the food and dates with midori.
The book has some weird stuff though. Like midori at the shrine at home.
Still I highly recommend it. This was my first Murakami and it has been a great journey since.
He made me remember how much fun I had reading as a kid and because of him I am able to enjoy reading like I used to.
It's just something when you find that one book and you just can't put it down. I was missing it and got to relive that feeling with this one. Can't wait to read more of Murakami.
The book is painfully slow to pick up pace. The whole first act is really shoddy. The event that starts the journey of the MC is not very plausible and could have been easily avoided.
I really can't relate to someone acting so rashly with a kid and a wife. I can never see a dad acting like that.
And then there is the MC. He is really insufferable. I don't mind morally grey characters, but this guy is straight-up unlikeable.
The writing is unnecessarily winded and could have been shortened.
If not for the ARC copy, I would have DNFed and never looked back. The slap in the face was that this is the first of six planned books.
If it were part of a series, the author could have toned the book down so much. It’s not worth the time needed to read it.
Good try as a debut. I liked the villains more than the MC, and some side characters were interesting.
When not dragged down by long-winded parts and the insufferable MC, some parts were actually good to read.
Not much else I can praise. Kind of a frustrating and disappointing read overall.
If it were a trilogy, I might have given it another try to see the ending, but for a six-book series, it really isn't good enough to make you want to pick up the next one, especially with such a terrible protagonist
The book is painfully slow to pick up pace. The whole first act is really shoddy. The event that starts the journey of the MC is not very plausible and could have been easily avoided.
I really can't relate to someone acting so rashly with a kid and a wife. I can never see a dad acting like that.
And then there is the MC. He is really insufferable. I don't mind morally grey characters, but this guy is straight-up unlikeable.
The writing is unnecessarily winded and could have been shortened.
If not for the ARC copy, I would have DNFed and never looked back. The slap in the face was that this is the first of six planned books.
If it were part of a series, the author could have toned the book down so much. It’s not worth the time needed to read it.
Good try as a debut. I liked the villains more than the MC, and some side characters were interesting.
When not dragged down by long-winded parts and the insufferable MC, some parts were actually good to read.
Not much else I can praise. Kind of a frustrating and disappointing read overall.
If it were a trilogy, I might have given it another try to see the ending, but for a six-book series, it really isn't good enough to make you want to pick up the next one, especially with such a terrible protagonist
Some of the short stories were really good and some just alright. And didn't like one much at all (An independent organ). I didn't think too much of the book after just finishing but I kept coming back to some of the stories later on.
Reread scheherazade and drive my car after starting the drive by car movie.
Samsa in love was hilarious. Loved the blunt talk by the female character. The story was different from what I have read usually.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. I doubt definitely recommend it and it's a good first Murakami to try out.
The first story 'Drive My Car' has been adapted into an Oscar winning movie that I loved watching.
It's a great movie worth the watch. If you liked the book, definitely check the movie out also.
Some of the short stories were really good and some just alright. And didn't like one much at all (An independent organ). I didn't think too much of the book after just finishing but I kept coming back to some of the stories later on.
Reread scheherazade and drive my car after starting the drive by car movie.
Samsa in love was hilarious. Loved the blunt talk by the female character. The story was different from what I have read usually.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. I doubt definitely recommend it and it's a good first Murakami to try out.
The first story 'Drive My Car' has been adapted into an Oscar winning movie that I loved watching.
It's a great movie worth the watch. If you liked the book, definitely check the movie out also.
Loved it as a book overall. Some of the short stories were really good and some just alright. And didn't like one of them at all. I didn't think too much of the book after just finishing but I kept coming back to some of the stories later on.
Reread scheherazade and drive my car after starting the drive by car movie.
Samsa in love was hilarious. Loved the blunt talk by the female character. The story was different from what I have read usually.
With the exception of one short story (An Independent Organ), I kind of enjoyed every other story. Overall Loved the book.
Loved it as a book overall. Some of the short stories were really good and some just alright. And didn't like one of them at all. I didn't think too much of the book after just finishing but I kept coming back to some of the stories later on.
Reread scheherazade and drive my car after starting the drive by car movie.
Samsa in love was hilarious. Loved the blunt talk by the female character. The story was different from what I have read usually.
With the exception of one short story (An Independent Organ), I kind of enjoyed every other story. Overall Loved the book.
The book is painfully slow to pick up pace. The whole first act is really shoddy. The event that starts the journey of the MC is not very plausible and could have been easily avoided.
I really can't relate to someone acting so rashly with a kid and a wife. I can never see a dad acting like that.
And then there is the MC. He is really insufferable. I don't mind morally grey characters, but this guy is straight-up unlikeable.
The writing is unnecessarily winded and could have been shortened.
If not for the ARC copy, I would have DNFed and never looked back. The slap in the face was that this is the first of six planned books.
If it were part of a series, the author could have toned the book down so much. It’s not worth the time needed to read it.
Good try as a debut. I liked the villains more than the MC, and some side characters were interesting.
When not dragged down by long-winded parts and the insufferable MC, some parts were actually good to read.
Not much else I can praise. Kind of a frustrating and disappointing read overall.
If it were a trilogy, I might have given it another try to see the ending, but for a six-book series, it really isn't good enough to make you want to pick up the next one, especially with such a terrible protagonist
The book is painfully slow to pick up pace. The whole first act is really shoddy. The event that starts the journey of the MC is not very plausible and could have been easily avoided.
I really can't relate to someone acting so rashly with a kid and a wife. I can never see a dad acting like that.
And then there is the MC. He is really insufferable. I don't mind morally grey characters, but this guy is straight-up unlikeable.
The writing is unnecessarily winded and could have been shortened.
If not for the ARC copy, I would have DNFed and never looked back. The slap in the face was that this is the first of six planned books.
If it were part of a series, the author could have toned the book down so much. It’s not worth the time needed to read it.
Good try as a debut. I liked the villains more than the MC, and some side characters were interesting.
When not dragged down by long-winded parts and the insufferable MC, some parts were actually good to read.
Not much else I can praise. Kind of a frustrating and disappointing read overall.
If it were a trilogy, I might have given it another try to see the ending, but for a six-book series, it really isn't good enough to make you want to pick up the next one, especially with such a terrible protagonist
Added to listARC Readswith 1 book.
Flew through all of them super fast. The artwork is fantastic, the jokes are hilarious, and the premise is really interesting. Reading about the artist and the backstory also enhanced the experience.
Reading this and then watching the movie later is a fantastic experience. I haven't seen any comic adapted this accurately before.
It's an easy recommendation from me. Super enjoyable and definitely worth the read.
Flew through all of them super fast. The artwork is fantastic, the jokes are hilarious, and the premise is really interesting. Reading about the artist and the backstory also enhanced the experience.
Reading this and then watching the movie later is a fantastic experience. I haven't seen any comic adapted this accurately before.
It's an easy recommendation from me. Super enjoyable and definitely worth the read.
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