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Suzume
Dans une petite ville paisible du Kyushu, au Japon, une jeune fille de 17 ans, Suzume, rencontre un homme qui dit voyager à la recherche d’une porte. Décidant de le suivre dans les montagnes, elle découvre une porte délabrée trônant au milieu de ruines, seul vestige ayant survécu au passage du temps. Cédant à une inexplicable impulsion, Suzume tourne la poignée, et d’autres portes s’ouvrent alors aux quatre coins de l’archipel, laissant passer toutes les catastrophes qu’elles renfermaient. Ainsi débute le périple de Suzume, contrainte de clore les portes reliant passé, présent et futur...
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2022
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About the author
Makoto Shinkai
72 books1,504 followersSHINKAI Makoto
Name (in native language): 新海 誠
Associated Names:
СИНКАЙ Макото
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠 Shinkai Makoto?), born as Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠 Niitsu Makoto?, February 9, 1973) is a Japanese director of anime and former graphic designer. A native of the Nagano Prefecture, Shinkai studied Japanese literature at Chuo University where he was a member of juvenile literature club where he drew picture books. He traces his passion for creation to the manga, anime, and novels he was exposed to while in middle school. His favorite anime is Castle in the Sky by Hayao Miyazaki. Shinkai has been called "The New Miyazaki" in several reviews including Anime Advocates and ActiveAnime, comparisons which he calls an "overestimation".
Name (in native language): 新海 誠
Associated Names:
СИНКАЙ Макото
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠 Shinkai Makoto?), born as Makoto Niitsu (新津 誠 Niitsu Makoto?, February 9, 1973) is a Japanese director of anime and former graphic designer. A native of the Nagano Prefecture, Shinkai studied Japanese literature at Chuo University where he was a member of juvenile literature club where he drew picture books. He traces his passion for creation to the manga, anime, and novels he was exposed to while in middle school. His favorite anime is Castle in the Sky by Hayao Miyazaki. Shinkai has been called "The New Miyazaki" in several reviews including Anime Advocates and ActiveAnime, comparisons which he calls an "overestimation".
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July 29, 2024♡︎.ᐟ pre-read ꒰🎐꒱: this book sounds so good and i really want to watch the anime after this, so i'm so excited! <3
February 23, 2024
I watched the movie, and this novel also didn't disappoint my expectations.
October 13, 2024
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*
I know there is a film adaption of this manga and since I wasn't sure if I should watch it or not and saw that this book was available on NetGalley I decided to just give it a try.
The idea is very unique and interesting, especially as we not only have doors that led to somewhere completely else but also ruin stones that take form when one touches them. I think that the cat in this manga is drawn very good, like the different colour patterns and detail for the eyes. The other characters were drawn quite good too. We got to know lots of characters and they were all kind of Suzume's and Souta's journey and helped her out. The twins were quite funny.
Only thing I really disliked was that one scene where Souta was sleeping and instead of waking him up normally she got the idea of kissing him. If they wouldn't have such a great age gap (teenager and adult) I would have found it funny, but that moment was rather weird and not something I would have liked to read. To be honest their whole relationship seemed a bit out of place, especially how they met and how he just tries to get rid of her and she doesn't stop. I never understood that concept of anime characters getting out of nowhere the desire to help and be pushy about it and run away from home 'cause an adventure is waiting for them.
End note/Final thoughts:
Thank you Kodansha Comics for the advanced reader copy of Suzume Vol. 1 by Makoto Shinkai and Denki Amashima.
Started the book: 29. June 2024
Finished the book: 29. June 2024
Wrote the review: 29. June 2024
I know there is a film adaption of this manga and since I wasn't sure if I should watch it or not and saw that this book was available on NetGalley I decided to just give it a try.
The idea is very unique and interesting, especially as we not only have doors that led to somewhere completely else but also ruin stones that take form when one touches them. I think that the cat in this manga is drawn very good, like the different colour patterns and detail for the eyes. The other characters were drawn quite good too. We got to know lots of characters and they were all kind of Suzume's and Souta's journey and helped her out. The twins were quite funny.
Only thing I really disliked was that one scene where Souta was sleeping and instead of waking him up normally she got the idea of kissing him. If they wouldn't have such a great age gap (teenager and adult) I would have found it funny, but that moment was rather weird and not something I would have liked to read. To be honest their whole relationship seemed a bit out of place, especially how they met and how he just tries to get rid of her and she doesn't stop. I never understood that concept of anime characters getting out of nowhere the desire to help and be pushy about it and run away from home 'cause an adventure is waiting for them.
End note/Final thoughts:
Thank you Kodansha Comics for the advanced reader copy of Suzume Vol. 1 by Makoto Shinkai and Denki Amashima.
Started the book: 29. June 2024
Finished the book: 29. June 2024
Wrote the review: 29. June 2024
December 30, 2022
The book had an interesting premise, but it really sagged in the middle. By that point the novelty of the premise has worn off, and the travelog format wasn't strong enough to sustain the story on its own. A twist around the 70% mark breathed new life in the story and led it to finish strong. The last 50 pages or so introduced some thematic elements that made the story much more cohesive and added some much needed depth to the main character. However, I can't help but role my eyes at Suzume feeling that Souta was *so* important to her and she liked him *so* much after literally 4 days of knowing him, with him spending 90% of that time as a chair
April 2, 2023
I'm reading it without watching the movie version. As far as I'm concerned, this book is about grieving on something gone. If you are not familiar with Makoto Shinkai's work, you would find his story a bit confusing.
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🖤 I really enjoyed the whole story and the characters. Although Shouta had been cursed into a yellow chair, I still can feel the chemistry between him and Suzume. I also loved the perfect ending. It does gives you the answer to the beginning of the story. Now I'm looking forward to watch the movie version.
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🖤 I really enjoyed the whole story and the characters. Although Shouta had been cursed into a yellow chair, I still can feel the chemistry between him and Suzume. I also loved the perfect ending. It does gives you the answer to the beginning of the story. Now I'm looking forward to watch the movie version.
May 16, 2023
Sudah lama juga aku berniat untuk membaca novel ringan terbitan Kadokawa Gempak Starz, dari Gadis Cuaca dan Namamu, namun tidak berkesempatan. Kini, boleh dengan gembiranya aku mengatakan yang aku sudah membaca satu novel ringan bertajuk Suzume. Permulaan untuk membaca novel ringan yang lain :)
Suzume adalah sebuah novel fantasi, mengisahkan seorang gadis bernama Suzume yang secara tidak sengaja bertemu seorang pemuda tampan bernama Souta yang sedang mencari pintu. Dia tidak melayan pada mulanya, namun ada sesuatu yang menarik pada Souta yang membuatkan Suzume menolong Souta mencari pintu. Maka, bermulalah pengembaraan Suzume yang penuh dengan cabaran.
Cerita ini dimulakan dengan baik, langsung membawa aku masuk dalam satu dunia lain di luar logik akal. Pintu yang terbuka harus ditutup kerana ia berkait rapat dengan bencana yang berlaku di sekitar tempat tinggal Suzume. Konsep cerita ini juga unik, ditambah rencah dengan cerita kekeluargaan yang berhasil menyuntik emosi sedih, dan kisah Suzume yang berjumpa beberapa orang dalam perjalanan mencari pintu membuatkan novel ini lagi seronok untuk dibaca. Dalam usaha menjejaki pintu juga, turut diceritakan mengenai keindahan Jepun daripada sisi Suzume yang membuatkan aku seperti berada di tempat yang sama 🤩
Namun begitu, aku merasakan terjemahan novel ini agak mengelirukan dan sukar difahami, perlu dibaca berulangkali untuk membayangkan aksi yang diceritakan. Yakin, aku perlu menonton filem Suzume agar boleh melihat dengan jelas babak-babak aksi dalam novel ini. Sel otak aku tidak begitu bergabung untuk membentuk gambaran aksi 😅
Pengakhiran novel yang bagiku cukup manis. Tersenyum apabila membaca kata "selamat pulang". 🫶🏻
Pendek kata, novel ringan ini sesuai dijadikan bacaan untuk semua golongan khususnya remaja. Aku rasakan budak sekolah pasti suka dengan kisah kembara unik di luar imaginasi seperti Suzume!
✨ Ada berita baik untuk semua ✨
Gunakan kod "sirius01" untuk 20% off jika membuat pembelian novel ringan ini , Suzume, secara dalam talian di Gempak Starz Online Store (link di bio-Novel Ringan Suzume). Promosi sehingga 26 Jun sahaja! 😎
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Suzume adalah sebuah novel fantasi, mengisahkan seorang gadis bernama Suzume yang secara tidak sengaja bertemu seorang pemuda tampan bernama Souta yang sedang mencari pintu. Dia tidak melayan pada mulanya, namun ada sesuatu yang menarik pada Souta yang membuatkan Suzume menolong Souta mencari pintu. Maka, bermulalah pengembaraan Suzume yang penuh dengan cabaran.
Cerita ini dimulakan dengan baik, langsung membawa aku masuk dalam satu dunia lain di luar logik akal. Pintu yang terbuka harus ditutup kerana ia berkait rapat dengan bencana yang berlaku di sekitar tempat tinggal Suzume. Konsep cerita ini juga unik, ditambah rencah dengan cerita kekeluargaan yang berhasil menyuntik emosi sedih, dan kisah Suzume yang berjumpa beberapa orang dalam perjalanan mencari pintu membuatkan novel ini lagi seronok untuk dibaca. Dalam usaha menjejaki pintu juga, turut diceritakan mengenai keindahan Jepun daripada sisi Suzume yang membuatkan aku seperti berada di tempat yang sama 🤩
Namun begitu, aku merasakan terjemahan novel ini agak mengelirukan dan sukar difahami, perlu dibaca berulangkali untuk membayangkan aksi yang diceritakan. Yakin, aku perlu menonton filem Suzume agar boleh melihat dengan jelas babak-babak aksi dalam novel ini. Sel otak aku tidak begitu bergabung untuk membentuk gambaran aksi 😅
Pengakhiran novel yang bagiku cukup manis. Tersenyum apabila membaca kata "selamat pulang". 🫶🏻
Pendek kata, novel ringan ini sesuai dijadikan bacaan untuk semua golongan khususnya remaja. Aku rasakan budak sekolah pasti suka dengan kisah kembara unik di luar imaginasi seperti Suzume!
✨ Ada berita baik untuk semua ✨
Gunakan kod "sirius01" untuk 20% off jika membuat pembelian novel ringan ini , Suzume, secara dalam talian di Gempak Starz Online Store (link di bio-Novel Ringan Suzume). Promosi sehingga 26 Jun sahaja! 😎
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September 30, 2024
Do you have the strength to face what lies beyond?
Just like the movie, Suzume hits home with themes of natural disasters, self-discovery, love/loss and fear of the future. There's an abundance of imaginative story telling, as well as emotional depth. However! What I liked most about reading the novel version of this beloved movie was the insight into Suzume's thoughts. She was incredibly delightful, humorous and relatable all wrapped up in a little package that almost had me adoring the novel more than the move, which I wasn't expecting.
Suzume’s character development was critical and nuanced. Her emotional growth throughout the novel was handled with sincerity and depth that I couldn't help but feel connected to her inner struggles and triumphs. Similar to the movie, Souta was a highlight! The mere fact that he was a chair and still carried 50% of the plot is sheer mastery within storytelling. Not only that, Shinkai’s ability to weave intricate, heartfelt emotions into the fabric of the story created a powerful and moving reading experience. I really loved reading the tender bond that formed between Suzume and Souta.
Not only was the prose lyrical and evocative, the chapters' ability to build on each other into something insurmountable was exquisite. It was fast paced, and easily digestible, but still held depth with every interaction. For anyone looking for a novel that combines magical realism with heartfelt storytelling, Suzume is an absolute must-read. :)
5 stars for me!
Just like the movie, Suzume hits home with themes of natural disasters, self-discovery, love/loss and fear of the future. There's an abundance of imaginative story telling, as well as emotional depth. However! What I liked most about reading the novel version of this beloved movie was the insight into Suzume's thoughts. She was incredibly delightful, humorous and relatable all wrapped up in a little package that almost had me adoring the novel more than the move, which I wasn't expecting.
Suzume’s character development was critical and nuanced. Her emotional growth throughout the novel was handled with sincerity and depth that I couldn't help but feel connected to her inner struggles and triumphs. Similar to the movie, Souta was a highlight! The mere fact that he was a chair and still carried 50% of the plot is sheer mastery within storytelling. Not only that, Shinkai’s ability to weave intricate, heartfelt emotions into the fabric of the story created a powerful and moving reading experience. I really loved reading the tender bond that formed between Suzume and Souta.
Not only was the prose lyrical and evocative, the chapters' ability to build on each other into something insurmountable was exquisite. It was fast paced, and easily digestible, but still held depth with every interaction. For anyone looking for a novel that combines magical realism with heartfelt storytelling, Suzume is an absolute must-read. :)
5 stars for me!
August 25, 2023
Non vedo l'ora di vedere il film 😍
May 8, 2025
Buku pertama Makoto Shinkai yang saya baca. Terus jatuh cinta dengan penulisannya (mungkin juga terjemahannya yang santai dan mudah faham 😅). Next in my wishlist nak dapatkan Namamu…
Ayuh mengembara bersama seorang gadis 17 tahun bernama Suzume dalam misi menyelamatkan dunia dari bencana alam! Semuanya bermula apabila Suzume terserempak dengan seorang jejaka bernama Saota yang bertanyakan jalan “di manakah pintu berwarna putih berada?”
Keakraban Suzume dan Saota dapat dirasai tatkala Saota telah bertukar menjadi kerusi tiga kaki milik Suzume. Kerusi itu merupakan pemberian daripada ibu Suzume ketika dia masih kecil. Saota disumpah oleh seekor kucing bernama Daijinn yang merupakan ‘batu kunci’ untuk menutup pintu bencana alam. Dalam pengembaraan ini, mereka perlu mencari Daijinn untuk mengembalikan rupa asal Saota dan tidak semena-mena, Saota pula yang bertukar menjadi batu kunci.
Konflik mula terasa apabila Suzume perlu masuk ke Dunia Abadi untuk menyelamatkan Saota dan kembali mengenangkan zaman kecilnya di sana. Suzume sering mengalami mimpi yang sama, tetapi mimpi itu merupakan realiti Suzume yang dilupakan.
Mampukah Saota kembali kepada bentuk asal? Novel must read sempena PBAKL dan btw, Makoto Shinkai ada novel baharu iaitu Taman Bicara. Bagi peminat beliau, jangan lupa dapatkan!
Ayuh mengembara bersama seorang gadis 17 tahun bernama Suzume dalam misi menyelamatkan dunia dari bencana alam! Semuanya bermula apabila Suzume terserempak dengan seorang jejaka bernama Saota yang bertanyakan jalan “di manakah pintu berwarna putih berada?”
Keakraban Suzume dan Saota dapat dirasai tatkala Saota telah bertukar menjadi kerusi tiga kaki milik Suzume. Kerusi itu merupakan pemberian daripada ibu Suzume ketika dia masih kecil. Saota disumpah oleh seekor kucing bernama Daijinn yang merupakan ‘batu kunci’ untuk menutup pintu bencana alam. Dalam pengembaraan ini, mereka perlu mencari Daijinn untuk mengembalikan rupa asal Saota dan tidak semena-mena, Saota pula yang bertukar menjadi batu kunci.
Konflik mula terasa apabila Suzume perlu masuk ke Dunia Abadi untuk menyelamatkan Saota dan kembali mengenangkan zaman kecilnya di sana. Suzume sering mengalami mimpi yang sama, tetapi mimpi itu merupakan realiti Suzume yang dilupakan.
Mampukah Saota kembali kepada bentuk asal? Novel must read sempena PBAKL dan btw, Makoto Shinkai ada novel baharu iaitu Taman Bicara. Bagi peminat beliau, jangan lupa dapatkan!
June 14, 2023
Che dire, Makoto Shinki è sempre una garanzia.
Rispetto al film il romanzo risulta un po’ più lento e meno dinamico, è la traduzione italiana sicuramente non aiuta, purtroppo sì perde molta della poesia presente nella scrittura giapponese.
Detto questo, la storia è veramente bella, piena di emozione e sentimenti. Il finale, come sempre, è straziante fino all’ultima pagina. Davvero bello.
Rispetto al film il romanzo risulta un po’ più lento e meno dinamico, è la traduzione italiana sicuramente non aiuta, purtroppo sì perde molta della poesia presente nella scrittura giapponese.
Detto questo, la storia è veramente bella, piena di emozione e sentimenti. Il finale, come sempre, è straziante fino all’ultima pagina. Davvero bello.
November 10, 2024
Sus historias avanzan rápido y exploran temas desde lugares nuevos a lugares que nunca te imaginas donde acabarás.
Es un buen libro con una historía diferente, que enmarca los terremotos de japón desde un punto de vista diferente a lo normal.
La verdad que me ha sorprendido bastante y tengo ganas de leer más novelas.
Es un buen libro con una historía diferente, que enmarca los terremotos de japón desde un punto de vista diferente a lo normal.
La verdad que me ha sorprendido bastante y tengo ganas de leer más novelas.
June 29, 2024
"Suzume" follows the story of a teen girl who accidentally messes with a portal that lets out giant earthquake causing worms. In order to put things right, she goes on an adventure across Japan with a man turned sentient chair to find the keystone who can permanently close all the doors and stop the chaos she has unwittingly started.
This story is great! Super creative, in the magical realism genre. The artwork is really detailed and the story makes it clear what is going on. The biggest thing I would say is, just watch the movie. The story is the exact same, but is even more special in the movie due to it being in color, with voice acting. I also think this should have just been combined into one large novel instead of breaking the story up into 2 or 3 novels.
I highly recommend "Suzume" to YA and fantasy readers. It's a unique and fast paced adventure that anyone can enjoy!
4/5 stars
This story is great! Super creative, in the magical realism genre. The artwork is really detailed and the story makes it clear what is going on. The biggest thing I would say is, just watch the movie. The story is the exact same, but is even more special in the movie due to it being in color, with voice acting. I also think this should have just been combined into one large novel instead of breaking the story up into 2 or 3 novels.
I highly recommend "Suzume" to YA and fantasy readers. It's a unique and fast paced adventure that anyone can enjoy!
4/5 stars
July 7, 2024
Thank you Netgalley and Yen Press for providing me an eARC of this manga
3.5 stars.
This manga is an adaptation of the ononimous animated movie. I watched the movie before and loved it. The manga follows the movie exactly, even if it covers only one third of it, but it falls a little short. First of all, the dialogues are sketchy and the translation sometimes felt off with expressions that I hardly hear in everyday language (e.g. "let's call a grown-up! / a grown-up could help...").
The story is beautiful, but here it moves very fast with too little explanation and it feels dry. In the movie I felt attached to every character, each of them was very well drawn, but here the characterisation is very bare bones.
My review is somewhat influenced by the fact that I saw the movie first, as I was able to recall the emotions I felt while watching it here while reading, but I'm pretty sure my opinion would be harsher if I hadn't seen the movie first, for the reasons I have listed above.
All in all, I would recommend watching the film and skipping the manga adaptation, which doesn't do justice to the source material.
3.5 stars.
This manga is an adaptation of the ononimous animated movie. I watched the movie before and loved it. The manga follows the movie exactly, even if it covers only one third of it, but it falls a little short. First of all, the dialogues are sketchy and the translation sometimes felt off with expressions that I hardly hear in everyday language (e.g. "let's call a grown-up! / a grown-up could help...").
The story is beautiful, but here it moves very fast with too little explanation and it feels dry. In the movie I felt attached to every character, each of them was very well drawn, but here the characterisation is very bare bones.
My review is somewhat influenced by the fact that I saw the movie first, as I was able to recall the emotions I felt while watching it here while reading, but I'm pretty sure my opinion would be harsher if I hadn't seen the movie first, for the reasons I have listed above.
All in all, I would recommend watching the film and skipping the manga adaptation, which doesn't do justice to the source material.
July 8, 2024
I haven’t watched the film and am pretty much new to manga reading. I just picked this one based on the artwork. It didn’t disappoint me at all.
The characters are amazing , so are the illustrations. The conversations between Souta in char form and Cat Daijin is hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I can’t wait to know what happens in the second volume. How can Suzume close the doors and connection between her and Soutu.
The characters are amazing , so are the illustrations. The conversations between Souta in char form and Cat Daijin is hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I can’t wait to know what happens in the second volume. How can Suzume close the doors and connection between her and Soutu.
September 9, 2023
หน้าแปลกที่เคมีของซุซุเมะกับโชตะดีมาก ขนาดโชตะถูกสาปเป็นเก้าอี้สีเหลืองไปแล้ว เรายังเห็นเคมีของพวกเขาอยู่ ฉากจบของไดจินคือน้ำตาไหลเลย ตอบจบทั้งหมดของเรื่องก็สมบูรณ์แบบ ชอบที่นอกจากจะต้องตามหาประตูแล้ว มันทับซ้อนกับที่ซุซุเมะก็กำลังตามหาอะไรบางอย่างที่หายไปด้วย มีความหม่นและเศร้า แต่มีความสุขอยู่ในนั้น สรุปก็คือชอบ สมกับผลงานของ makoto shinkai มากๆ
ปล.ยังไม่ได้ดูภาพยนตร์ เพราะตั้งใจที่จะอ่านหนังสือก่อน ต้องหาดูแล้วค่ะ
ปล.ยังไม่ได้ดูภาพยนตร์ เพราะตั้งใจที่จะอ่านหนังสือก่อน ต้องหาดูแล้วค่ะ
July 8, 2024
Aquí les dejo mi opinión más amplia de esta novela:
https://youtu.be/iFMZWE4R8uw?si=k0OMK...
https://youtu.be/iFMZWE4R8uw?si=k0OMK...
December 31, 2023
I’ll never not love Suzume.
August 19, 2024
Rating: 5 leaves out of 5
-Characters: 5/5
-Story: 5/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: fantasy
-Fantasy: 5/5
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yes
Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Really Liked|Loved
Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.
Wow wow wow. I loved this manga so much! The story line, the chair, and everything else that comes with it. It has a bit of mystery to it that has me on the edge of my seat and I'd like to see where it goes. Though the ending left on such a cliffhanger! And for it to have come out in 2022 and the second volume in 2024? Crazy! Def going to watch the movie now!
-Characters: 5/5
-Story: 5/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: fantasy
-Fantasy: 5/5
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yes
Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Really Liked|Loved
Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.
Wow wow wow. I loved this manga so much! The story line, the chair, and everything else that comes with it. It has a bit of mystery to it that has me on the edge of my seat and I'd like to see where it goes. Though the ending left on such a cliffhanger! And for it to have come out in 2022 and the second volume in 2024? Crazy! Def going to watch the movie now!
September 15, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for the digital copy of this volume.
Suzume is a junior high schooler living with her aunt. She meets a mysterious guy on the side of the road and offers him directions. When she arrives at school, she finds out that she just sent him to a very dangerous place. Worried, she rushes to try to warn him. Here she finds a magical door and a terrifying worm. She dislodges the keystone that she and the stranger need to seal the door for good. And so begins a journey to reclaim the keystone and seal the worm.
Pretty interesting story. I love how Suzume and Souto make friends all along the way that are ready and willing to help them out.
Suzume is a junior high schooler living with her aunt. She meets a mysterious guy on the side of the road and offers him directions. When she arrives at school, she finds out that she just sent him to a very dangerous place. Worried, she rushes to try to warn him. Here she finds a magical door and a terrifying worm. She dislodges the keystone that she and the stranger need to seal the door for good. And so begins a journey to reclaim the keystone and seal the worm.
Pretty interesting story. I love how Suzume and Souto make friends all along the way that are ready and willing to help them out.
May 2, 2023
Un giorno mentre Suzume si reca a scuola incontra uno sconosciuto che gli chiede un'informazione: sta cercando una porta. Lei lo aiuta dandogli indicazioni per poi riprendere la sua strada, ma prima delle lezioni ci ripensa e corre da lui.
I due trovano la porta e la chiudono perchè da lì sta uscendo "qualcosa", ma questo è solo l'inizio del loro viaggio...
Mi piace la cultura del popolo giapponese, e grazie ai libri mi piace anche scoprire qualcosa di più sulle loro abitudini, dal cibo alle novità tecnologiche.
Qui però mi è piaciuta molto l'atmosfera di accoglienza che si respirava. Suzume, infatti, incontra delle persone che l'accolgono nella loro casa anche senza conoscerla, e lo fanno piene di fiducia.
Il suo viaggio non la porta solo a conoscere luoghi e persone nuove, è un viaggio che la cambierà, soprattutto nelle ultime pagine del libro, quando tutto assume un significato diverso.
È un libro che unisce una parte di mistero legata alle creature che escono dalle porte, con la curiosità di capire da dove vengono, a una parte più intima legata alla vita e agli affetti di Suzume.
Ho apprezzato come è stato trattato anche il tema delicato del lutto, Suzume infatti ha perso la madre da piccola e ora vive con la zia.
Qui però ha anche un ruolo importante l'ambiente e i luoghi dimenticati che non vengono riqualificati.
E voi siete pronti a viaggiare con Suzume alla ricerca di porte da chiudere?
I due trovano la porta e la chiudono perchè da lì sta uscendo "qualcosa", ma questo è solo l'inizio del loro viaggio...
Mi piace la cultura del popolo giapponese, e grazie ai libri mi piace anche scoprire qualcosa di più sulle loro abitudini, dal cibo alle novità tecnologiche.
Qui però mi è piaciuta molto l'atmosfera di accoglienza che si respirava. Suzume, infatti, incontra delle persone che l'accolgono nella loro casa anche senza conoscerla, e lo fanno piene di fiducia.
Il suo viaggio non la porta solo a conoscere luoghi e persone nuove, è un viaggio che la cambierà, soprattutto nelle ultime pagine del libro, quando tutto assume un significato diverso.
È un libro che unisce una parte di mistero legata alle creature che escono dalle porte, con la curiosità di capire da dove vengono, a una parte più intima legata alla vita e agli affetti di Suzume.
Ho apprezzato come è stato trattato anche il tema delicato del lutto, Suzume infatti ha perso la madre da piccola e ora vive con la zia.
Qui però ha anche un ruolo importante l'ambiente e i luoghi dimenticati che non vengono riqualificati.
E voi siete pronti a viaggiare con Suzume alla ricerca di porte da chiudere?
January 5, 2024
3/5 Stars: ‘Suzume’ by Makoto Shinkai.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction.
→ Book Type: Light Novel.
Favourite Quote: ‘I’m your tomorrow.’
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
→ Pace: Fast.
Translation: Yes.
→ Language: Japanese.
→ Translator: Winifred Bird.
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
Trigger Warnings:
→ Blood.
→ Bodily Harm (Cuts, Bruises and Scrapes).
→ Grief.
→ Natural Disasters (Earthquakes, Landslides and Tsunamis).
→ Violence.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction.
→ Book Type: Light Novel.
Favourite Quote: ‘I’m your tomorrow.’
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
→ Pace: Fast.
Translation: Yes.
→ Language: Japanese.
→ Translator: Winifred Bird.
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
Trigger Warnings:
→ Blood.
→ Bodily Harm (Cuts, Bruises and Scrapes).
→ Grief.
→ Natural Disasters (Earthquakes, Landslides and Tsunamis).
→ Violence.
February 27, 2023
Suggestion: need to watch the movie that is coming soon (for Malaysian readers) so that you can really understand the situation of the plot twist and climax.
July 30, 2024
The premise for Suzume sounds really interesting, but I feel like the execution is kind of lacking. Like a lot of anime plots, Suzume meets a handsome stranger that she knows nothing about and decides to follow him blindly into an adventure. We know nothing about this guy and we don’t end up knowing anything by the end of the first volume but it’s a common trope so I was willing to roll with that one. So there is a magical world that only grumpy hot guy, Souta, can see and now without explanation, so can Suzume. Again, completely standard so I’ll go with it. That’s about all we get to know. There are some other things that happen fast without explanation that I don’t want to spoil anything.
However, you know what does get a majority of the time, interacting with random characters on the adventure that you’ll probably never see again. The biggest problem is that the things that need explained aren’t, and the mundane that aren’t exciting drag too long. Also, I don’t know if it’s because I’m older than when I originally got into anime & manga and liked it in my teens, but the whole story and how the charters react is really unbelievable. Everyone is way too trusting and unrealistic just to add to the story. Suzume is a little bit of an insipid love struck idiot. I normally like female based manga, but this one just isn’t it.
Note: This would be fine in a middle school library. A few swear words but no situations that aren’t G rated. Maybe at 40, I’m just not the intended audience.
Thank you to NetGalley the advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.
However, you know what does get a majority of the time, interacting with random characters on the adventure that you’ll probably never see again. The biggest problem is that the things that need explained aren’t, and the mundane that aren’t exciting drag too long. Also, I don’t know if it’s because I’m older than when I originally got into anime & manga and liked it in my teens, but the whole story and how the charters react is really unbelievable. Everyone is way too trusting and unrealistic just to add to the story. Suzume is a little bit of an insipid love struck idiot. I normally like female based manga, but this one just isn’t it.
Note: This would be fine in a middle school library. A few swear words but no situations that aren’t G rated. Maybe at 40, I’m just not the intended audience.
Thank you to NetGalley the advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 5, 2024
"I wonder why it feels so awful. To be so powerless on your own. That you have to rely on other people to protect you."
✨𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓:
Knowing it’s a Makoto Shinkai film and manga, I was super excited. I still can’t get over Your Name—I tear up every time I watch it, no matter how many times. So, I decided to check out the anime adaptation of Suzume and loved it. The graphics were really amazing, and I enjoyed it a lot. I was also shocked and thrilled to discover on NetGalley that the revised manga version of Suzume is set to be published in September. I just couldn’t contain my excitement to read this beautiful manga in advance.
Suzume follows Suzume Iwato and Souta Munakata as they close magical doors in abandoned places that were damaged by calamities. OMG! Souta is such a beautiful and charming man! I can’t help but root for him and Suzume as a couple. Even with their age gap, I’m hopeful there’ll be some romantic development between them. I can’t wait to see them together!
One thing I love about anime and manga is how they often include chance encounters and quirky situations. Daijin, the keystone god who cursed Souta, was both clever and adorable. I also loved the addition of social media; it was witty of Makoto Shinkai to include that in their journey to find Daijin.
Overall, I definitely recommend this to fans of Your Name and Makoto Shinkai.
💻 FULL REVIEW HERE: https://kimthebookdragon.wordpress.co...
✨𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓:
Knowing it’s a Makoto Shinkai film and manga, I was super excited. I still can’t get over Your Name—I tear up every time I watch it, no matter how many times. So, I decided to check out the anime adaptation of Suzume and loved it. The graphics were really amazing, and I enjoyed it a lot. I was also shocked and thrilled to discover on NetGalley that the revised manga version of Suzume is set to be published in September. I just couldn’t contain my excitement to read this beautiful manga in advance.
Suzume follows Suzume Iwato and Souta Munakata as they close magical doors in abandoned places that were damaged by calamities. OMG! Souta is such a beautiful and charming man! I can’t help but root for him and Suzume as a couple. Even with their age gap, I’m hopeful there’ll be some romantic development between them. I can’t wait to see them together!
One thing I love about anime and manga is how they often include chance encounters and quirky situations. Daijin, the keystone god who cursed Souta, was both clever and adorable. I also loved the addition of social media; it was witty of Makoto Shinkai to include that in their journey to find Daijin.
Overall, I definitely recommend this to fans of Your Name and Makoto Shinkai.
💻 FULL REVIEW HERE: https://kimthebookdragon.wordpress.co...
February 11, 2024
It's hard to read this without thinking about the film, especially since I've watched it quite a few times now. In some ways this is a detriment as aspects of the film or scenes which I particularly loved or had notable impact due to the animate or music etc. don't have quite the same effect when read. For the most part however, Suzume does an excellent job of creating the same feelings which had such an impact on me the first time I watched it. The way novels bring your attention to details that aren't explicit or are left to the background in a film is something that can give a new perspective or provoke new thoughts on a previously experienced story.
The places she visits throughout her journey with Souta are abandoned and forgotten; sad but in a nostalgic sort of way. By contrast her home town is desolate. Her diary and it's coloured black pages, day after day of her wanting to write about her finding her mum and failing. She is no longer in a bathhouse, or school, or theme park, she is in a place of despair. This thematic shift follows closely her own ups and downs of her journey, each aspect complimenting and emphasising the emotions of the other.
The places she visits throughout her journey with Souta are abandoned and forgotten; sad but in a nostalgic sort of way. By contrast her home town is desolate. Her diary and it's coloured black pages, day after day of her wanting to write about her finding her mum and failing. She is no longer in a bathhouse, or school, or theme park, she is in a place of despair. This thematic shift follows closely her own ups and downs of her journey, each aspect complimenting and emphasising the emotions of the other.
December 25, 2023
This is my second favorite Shinkai work after 5 Centimeters Per Second, so it doesn’t surprise me I enjoyed the novel form just as much as the film. I really like Suzume as a protagonist and the explorations of grief after such a vast tragedy is done very uniquely. While sure there is a touch of romance, largely this is Suzume’s story of how she will continue to grow and move forward in the face of an event that had such an unequivocally large impact on her life, and it’s that part of the story that really resonates with me personally.
April 30, 2024
Speravo in un romanzo, ma ho letto solo la minuziosa descrizione di quello che potrebbe essere (ed infatti è) un film di animazione giapponese. È mia opinione che un romanzo dovrebbe essere tale, con un suo stile letterario (qui totalmente assente), e non la messa su carta di una sceneggiatura, di tutto ciò che potremmo vedere su schermo. Percepiamo troppo il Makoto Shinkai regista d’animazione, e troppo poco lo scrittore.
February 18, 2024
I loved this book. I don't know what it is with this author, but I have loved everything that this man has written. All of his stories are so unique and I get pulled in with his writing style. I thought this story was super cute and I loved every minute of it. Definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking into Japanese authors.
July 27, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this arc.
I loved following Suzume’s and Souta’s journey. Overall a sweet little manga I enjoyed all the characters. Can’t wait to watch the movie now.
I loved following Suzume’s and Souta’s journey. Overall a sweet little manga I enjoyed all the characters. Can’t wait to watch the movie now.
November 24, 2024
I would say the book was probably better than the movie. Souta seemed to cute in the book. Tho the character building was poor. If you are planning to read it, I would say read it before you watch the movie
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