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乙嫁語り [Otoyomegatari] #6
Bride Stories Vol.6
La vida transcurre plácidamente para Amira y Karluk, pero la familia Hergal no lo está pasando tan bien:se les echa encima el invierno y necesitan nuevas tierras de pastura, por lo que se alían con otra tribu sedienta de sangre con la intención de matar dos pájaros de un tiro: arrebatarles sus tierras y recuperar a Amira.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 14, 2014
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Kaoru Mori
98 books851 followersKaoru Mori (森 薫) is a Japanese manga author. Her stories tend to be intricately drawn female lead historical dramas set in exotic locations like Britain and along the silk road. Her series include Emma (2002-2008), Shirley (2003-present) and the best known A Bride's Tale (2008-present).
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December 3, 2014
Returning to Amir was a good choice. She's definitely my favorite of the brides, and her story is the most interesting to me. This volume brings up the conflict with her family again, and quite possibly settles it. There's a rather unusual amount of action, much more than I would have ever expected to see in this book. I don't really think of Kaoru Mori as being a creator of action-oriented manga, and she did a pretty good job here.
June 11, 2015
Back to Amir-Karluk story from volume 2, which is a pretty great story, as Amir takes care of the younger (and still child) Karluk. Meticulously crafted and researched, which is apparently why it takes so long for them to come out compared to other manga. Historical fiction comics at its finest, with gorgeous period (Silk Road, nineteenth century) drawings.
August 9, 2016
After a very long series of segues during Mr. Smith's travels, the story focus finally returns to Amir and Karluk. I was so relieved to see them again!
I definitely prefer the stories that focus on their village and extended family. Unfortunately, this is only a brief stop as the next volume, A Bride's Story, Vol. 7, goes off the rails with completely new characters all over again.
The art and level of detail in costuming is gorgeous as usual.
I definitely prefer the stories that focus on their village and extended family. Unfortunately, this is only a brief stop as the next volume, A Bride's Story, Vol. 7, goes off the rails with completely new characters all over again.
The art and level of detail in costuming is gorgeous as usual.
July 15, 2020
Here is the synopsis from the book flap:
.. In the year since his marriage, Karluk has grown a good deal, but Amir can’t help but feel overprotective of her much younger husband. Karluk wants nothing more than to prove that he can be a strong and competent man - and he may soon have the opportunity to prove just that. Desperate for land to feed their flocks, Amir’s former tribe prepares to attack her village with a fearsome arsenal of cannons and guns provided by their new allies. This time the Halgals are not interested in capturing Amir - no one is safe from their terrible assault! …
And after a relatively weaker previous volume, the series comes back to form with an action bang.
I LOVED this volume - there was action, intrigue, drama and shirtless shots of Azel (Amir’s brother), which I especially enjoyed. 😍😍 The volume is a little simpler in terms of thematic complexity being a straight action piece - I liked that. It was a good change and a palette cleanser.
There were also references to the wider history of the period with the invasion / encroachment of Russian into the region which were intriguing. I went down a rabbit hole of research and now want to read around the topic - which is a testament to the series.
.. In the year since his marriage, Karluk has grown a good deal, but Amir can’t help but feel overprotective of her much younger husband. Karluk wants nothing more than to prove that he can be a strong and competent man - and he may soon have the opportunity to prove just that. Desperate for land to feed their flocks, Amir’s former tribe prepares to attack her village with a fearsome arsenal of cannons and guns provided by their new allies. This time the Halgals are not interested in capturing Amir - no one is safe from their terrible assault! …
And after a relatively weaker previous volume, the series comes back to form with an action bang.
I LOVED this volume - there was action, intrigue, drama and shirtless shots of Azel (Amir’s brother), which I especially enjoyed. 😍😍 The volume is a little simpler in terms of thematic complexity being a straight action piece - I liked that. It was a good change and a palette cleanser.
There were also references to the wider history of the period with the invasion / encroachment of Russian into the region which were intriguing. I went down a rabbit hole of research and now want to read around the topic - which is a testament to the series.
July 18, 2018
Horses, Camels, Cannons, Oh My!
I was delighted to get back the Amir-Karluk story line. They are both a year older, but Amir, who is my fave bride in this series, continues to mother her young husband, though he chafes against it. I'm a man! Anyone who actually says that clearly isn't though, is he? Smile. The art continues to be gorgeous and meticulously sets the scene for this historical manga series. I docked a star because while I understand that war is a part of life, I wasn't as interested in the tribal warfare portion of this story.
I was delighted to get back the Amir-Karluk story line. They are both a year older, but Amir, who is my fave bride in this series, continues to mother her young husband, though he chafes against it. I'm a man! Anyone who actually says that clearly isn't though, is he? Smile. The art continues to be gorgeous and meticulously sets the scene for this historical manga series. I docked a star because while I understand that war is a part of life, I wasn't as interested in the tribal warfare portion of this story.
April 22, 2015
¡Y volvemos a la acción!
En este tomo retomamos al clan Hagal (o Hergal, como diablos sea…) y sus alianza con los Batan.
En este tomo retomamos al clan Hagal (o Hergal, como diablos sea…) y sus alianza con los Batan.
February 3, 2017
This is my favourite volume so far, as it's my favourite couple appearance, Amir and Karluk. I totally fall in love with Azel, he's a nice brother. He seemed to be quite harsh at first, acting upon his father's command, but this volume reveals his soft-side, swoon-worthy. 4 stars!
November 18, 2020
La serie ya había demostrado que funcionaba bien en la comedia y la aventura, y todavía mejor como tebeo costumbrista y romántico. Ahora se entrega completamente a la acción y no sorprende que se mantenga al mismo nivel.
May 20, 2016
This series continues to amaze. Another great chapter with Amir and her child groom Karluk, featuring plenty of action. Katniss Everdeen has nothing on Amir, especially when it comes to archery.
December 29, 2024
4.5 stars
July 22, 2025
এই পর্বে দেখা যায় আমিরের বাবা আমিরকে ফিরে পেতে বাদন গোত্রের সাথে হাত মিলিয়ে যুদ্ধ ঘোষণা করতে। মেয়ের শ্বশুরবাড়ি ধূলিসাৎ করতে এগিয়ে আসেন তিনি। যুদ্ধক্ষেত্রে মেয়ের মুখোমুখি বাবা-ভাই।এ এক রক্তক্ষয়ী যুদ্ধ, কার্লুকের গ্রামবাসীরা শত্রুদের সম্মিলিত প্রচেষ্টায় রুখে দেয়।এই যুদ্ধে ভাইবোনের ভালোবাসা ও স্বামী-স্ত্রীর দায়িত্ববোধ মুখ্য হয়ে ওঠে।
May 15, 2019
If you wanted to start this series with Volume 6, you could totally do it as the first chapter of this volume recaps - more or less - everything that's happened between Amir and Karluk thus far. There's a lot more tension and action in this novel as there is talk of Russia invading central Asia. The story also follows the Halgal tribe (Amir's former tribe) and the difficulties that they are facing - finding land for their herds to graze on in order to support and feed their people. Faced with these hardships, the Halgal teams up with the Badan tribe to stage an attack on Amir and Karluk's village.
October 2, 2015
Me sigue fascinando esta historia y amo cómo dibuja Kaoru Mori!
February 17, 2015
Welcome back to A Bride's Story by Kaoru Mori. After such sad tales involving Amir, Talas (oh God Talas), and some other unfortunate brides, you'd think this author would continue in the happy vein of the twin brides Laila and Leily, because that story was almost unbearably cute! Of course we want to see more of that!
Throughout the ever-gorgeous landscapes Mori draws (even the sand looks goddamn lovely), we head back to Amir & Karluk's village, a peaceful little town that's about to be flattened by Amir's shitty father and some other stringy-mustache type fellow who you know is just an evil asshole waiting to kill everybody. WITH CANNONS. AND GUNS.
Then there is the matter of Amir's brother, who gets captured and is going to be interrogated/possibly tortured by some sort of Middle Eastern/Russian hybrid police that show up conveniently after all the bloodshed. Hmmmm.....the intrigue thickens.
This one book has so much action, movement and actual WTF-is-he-dead moments than all the other books in this series combined (and actually all of Emma as well). It is so kickass, and so not what I was expecting. We see Amir in her prime here, but realize that she also has emotions. There are subplots including Amir/Karluk's relationship, which seems to mature (NOT IN THAT WAY THOUGH, JESUS, HE'S STILL A KID OK).
I wonder where the series will go from here. In the end notes, Mori says the next episode will re-visit Smith & co., and now all I can think about is Talas again.
*sigh* you can only screw up so many times, Mr. Smith, you idiot.
Throughout the ever-gorgeous landscapes Mori draws (even the sand looks goddamn lovely), we head back to Amir & Karluk's village, a peaceful little town that's about to be flattened by Amir's shitty father and some other stringy-mustache type fellow who you know is just an evil asshole waiting to kill everybody. WITH CANNONS. AND GUNS.
Then there is the matter of Amir's brother, who gets captured and is going to be interrogated/possibly tortured by some sort of Middle Eastern/Russian hybrid police that show up conveniently after all the bloodshed. Hmmmm.....the intrigue thickens.
This one book has so much action, movement and actual WTF-is-he-dead moments than all the other books in this series combined (and actually all of Emma as well). It is so kickass, and so not what I was expecting. We see Amir in her prime here, but realize that she also has emotions. There are subplots including Amir/Karluk's relationship, which seems to mature (NOT IN THAT WAY THOUGH, JESUS, HE'S STILL A KID OK).
I wonder where the series will go from here. In the end notes, Mori says the next episode will re-visit Smith & co., and now all I can think about is Talas again.
*sigh* you can only screw up so many times, Mr. Smith, you idiot.
February 3, 2019
So Kaoru Mori is also responsible for Victorian Romance Emma, an anime I loved (and a manga I have not yet read but definitely will after this). A Bride's Story is set along the Silk Road in the nineteenth century and it is amazing.
The eponymous bride, Amir, is only in about half of the volumes; the rest split off and follow an English anthropologist named Mr. Smith as he tries to get home. After the first two volumes it becomes very slice-of-life, which honestly I prefer; it lets Mori show off her research and truly incredible art, plus we get a lot more character development.
The basic setup is that Amir, a twenty-year-old girl, has come to marry Karluk, a twelve-year-old boy. Naturally the marriage is a little weird for both of them, but they're making it work (and being very sweetly cute along the way). Unfortunately, Amir's family has decided they can give her to a better tribe, and wants her back. No one except Amir's brothers want that to happen. Things get dark in a hurry.
And then get light again as Henry Smith, an anthropologist staying with the family (and a delight), has to make his way home through several other stories- the bittersweet story of Talas, a young widow; Laila and Leyli, a set of twins who would like to be married but to very specific people; Anis, a lonely young wife, and her friend Sherine; and more.
These are so good, guys. The story is well told, the art is absolutely flabbergastingly incredible (seriously, google this stuff), the research is impeccable. I'm mad the last two volumes aren't in English yet (or at the very least aren't anywhere I can get my paws on them) because I want mooooore.
The eponymous bride, Amir, is only in about half of the volumes; the rest split off and follow an English anthropologist named Mr. Smith as he tries to get home. After the first two volumes it becomes very slice-of-life, which honestly I prefer; it lets Mori show off her research and truly incredible art, plus we get a lot more character development.
The basic setup is that Amir, a twenty-year-old girl, has come to marry Karluk, a twelve-year-old boy. Naturally the marriage is a little weird for both of them, but they're making it work (and being very sweetly cute along the way). Unfortunately, Amir's family has decided they can give her to a better tribe, and wants her back. No one except Amir's brothers want that to happen. Things get dark in a hurry.
And then get light again as Henry Smith, an anthropologist staying with the family (and a delight), has to make his way home through several other stories- the bittersweet story of Talas, a young widow; Laila and Leyli, a set of twins who would like to be married but to very specific people; Anis, a lonely young wife, and her friend Sherine; and more.
These are so good, guys. The story is well told, the art is absolutely flabbergastingly incredible (seriously, google this stuff), the research is impeccable. I'm mad the last two volumes aren't in English yet (or at the very least aren't anywhere I can get my paws on them) because I want mooooore.
November 22, 2014
While A Bride's Story is a slice of life manga, this volume directly builds off of events and characters from earlier in the series. Much better to start reading with volume 1.
** This review contains mild spoilers. **
After an opening chapter featuring the differing ways Amir and Karluk react to the passage of time, the remainder of this collection features the ongoing conflict between Amir's current and former homes. There are no easy answers, hard (and poor) decisions made, and great cost. There is a lot going on here, and everything from the action sequences to more contemplative moments to a wide variety of motivations and agendas is handled with a deft touch and comes across with great impact. The way Mori tells the story is exquisite, making sure the focus is always on the characters' struggle and emotions. There's a timeless quality to the themes of family, power, and growing up addressed, despite the ancient and contrasting setting.
All usual this is the part of the review where I gush about Mori's art. Still jaw-droppingly amazing. In addition to the painstakingly intricate patterns and backgrounds, the large amount of hectic action in this volume is perfectly conveyed and further enhanced by Mori's mastery of facial expressions and body language.
Volume 6 is the most dramatic and intense installment of A Bride's Story yet. As such it has a slightly different feel from previous volumes, but is just as excellent and retains everything at the core that makes this series so phenomenal.
Highly recommended.
** This review contains mild spoilers. **
After an opening chapter featuring the differing ways Amir and Karluk react to the passage of time, the remainder of this collection features the ongoing conflict between Amir's current and former homes. There are no easy answers, hard (and poor) decisions made, and great cost. There is a lot going on here, and everything from the action sequences to more contemplative moments to a wide variety of motivations and agendas is handled with a deft touch and comes across with great impact. The way Mori tells the story is exquisite, making sure the focus is always on the characters' struggle and emotions. There's a timeless quality to the themes of family, power, and growing up addressed, despite the ancient and contrasting setting.
All usual this is the part of the review where I gush about Mori's art. Still jaw-droppingly amazing. In addition to the painstakingly intricate patterns and backgrounds, the large amount of hectic action in this volume is perfectly conveyed and further enhanced by Mori's mastery of facial expressions and body language.
Volume 6 is the most dramatic and intense installment of A Bride's Story yet. As such it has a slightly different feel from previous volumes, but is just as excellent and retains everything at the core that makes this series so phenomenal.
Highly recommended.
November 9, 2020
Growing up in a violent world.
Returning to Amir and Karluk we see some time has passed since the beginning of the series making me realize that with Smith's travels are not as fast as they once seemed as children grow taller and maturity begins to seep in. However this book may start off on a peaceful note but the action ramps up in this (once again) beautifully dawn period piece when Amir's original clan (the Halgal) who are still sore losing Amir after they tried to take her back (this is a continuation of events from volume 2) are dealing with matters of pride and being able to feed their livestock. Dangerous alliances are made and destroyed as the Halgal and their allies sweep down on Amir's new homelands. Love, betrayal, and death are on the menu for this volume as the threat of the Russians continues to loom ever closer.
Returning to Amir and Karluk we see some time has passed since the beginning of the series making me realize that with Smith's travels are not as fast as they once seemed as children grow taller and maturity begins to seep in. However this book may start off on a peaceful note but the action ramps up in this (once again) beautifully dawn period piece when Amir's original clan (the Halgal) who are still sore losing Amir after they tried to take her back (this is a continuation of events from volume 2) are dealing with matters of pride and being able to feed their livestock. Dangerous alliances are made and destroyed as the Halgal and their allies sweep down on Amir's new homelands. Love, betrayal, and death are on the menu for this volume as the threat of the Russians continues to loom ever closer.
August 12, 2018
Some spoilers.
This volume was more action packed than previous volumes. It picks up the story line of Amir's family introduced in vol. 2. There is a great battle between different clans as 2 join forces to try to steal land from another, even though there are married relations between the clans. Then one clan tricks the other and turns on them. A lot of people die. Thankfully. Amir and Karluk make it through alive, but not unscathed. Amir's brothers prove themselves the true heroes. Amir's father is killed, so the threat of him trying to take her back is no more.
I was surprised at how much action was packed into so few pages. Mori's drawings really captured the battle, the fast pace, the movement of the horses and the fighter, etc. Her artwork never disappoints.
This volume was more action packed than previous volumes. It picks up the story line of Amir's family introduced in vol. 2. There is a great battle between different clans as 2 join forces to try to steal land from another, even though there are married relations between the clans. Then one clan tricks the other and turns on them. A lot of people die. Thankfully. Amir and Karluk make it through alive, but not unscathed. Amir's brothers prove themselves the true heroes. Amir's father is killed, so the threat of him trying to take her back is no more.
I was surprised at how much action was packed into so few pages. Mori's drawings really captured the battle, the fast pace, the movement of the horses and the fighter, etc. Her artwork never disappoints.
July 30, 2018
This book — book 6 in this series — focus on Karluk and Amir — which I'm really happy about 'cause I really like these two! It's kind of ridiculus how much I care for them. You should have seen my face as I read this album, grimacing and smiling and gaping in fear.
So yeah, as you may guess, there's a lot going on in this book. One thing is that it's been a year since book 1 and howbthe relationship and characters have grown. Another thing is how the world is changing.
So yeah. A great book/comic to read when feeling a bit down. Art is still beautiful. I'm a little sadened that it seems we'll follow mr. Smith in the next album, but hopefully we'll return to Amir and Karluk soon.
And what's up with Pariya?!?
So yeah, as you may guess, there's a lot going on in this book. One thing is that it's been a year since book 1 and howbthe relationship and characters have grown. Another thing is how the world is changing.
So yeah. A great book/comic to read when feeling a bit down. Art is still beautiful. I'm a little sadened that it seems we'll follow mr. Smith in the next album, but hopefully we'll return to Amir and Karluk soon.
And what's up with Pariya?!?
April 15, 2019
There was a lot more action in this volume! A full-scale battle between three villages and the continuation of Amir and Azel's story with their father reaches a conclusion. I really enjoyed it and it's clear that both she and her brother are skilled warriors. I'm curious what will happen to Azel now the battle is over.
Also, I think this series is doing a good job of showing that while the society in question was quite patriarchal women also took on more authoritative role and there were complexities to the setup in question.
Also, I think this series is doing a good job of showing that while the society in question was quite patriarchal women also took on more authoritative role and there were complexities to the setup in question.
January 4, 2015
Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
It's not just that these books are beautiful. It's not just that the romance/relationship stories are so endearing. No, now Kaoru Mori has made me totally love characters I didn't even like before! This volume is partly about Amir's brothers, who are caught in the middle of Amir's father's politics. I don't know how long this series goes but I'm in for the long haul!
It's not just that these books are beautiful. It's not just that the romance/relationship stories are so endearing. No, now Kaoru Mori has made me totally love characters I didn't even like before! This volume is partly about Amir's brothers, who are caught in the middle of Amir's father's politics. I don't know how long this series goes but I'm in for the long haul!
September 19, 2017
Another great volume in this series. There was a large battle between clans, which disturbed me, but it really did add to the story and character development. I can hardly wait to read volume 7. The author gave readers a sneak peek of a few characters that she will be weaving back into the story. Hurrah!
January 7, 2019
The story in this book moves back to the main characters, but takes a different turn as Amir's clan, the Halgal, decide to get their revenge & attack the town not to reclaim Amir but to destroy the town & take the land. This episode was more of an adventure story which made for an interesting change of pace
June 21, 2023
Yes la guerre boum boum le sang. Je savais que Azher (le frère d'Amir) avait du potentiel (et pas que parce qu'il est bg). Trahison du clan Berdan contre celui d'Azher, mort de son père et d'une partie de ses troupes. Ça annonce un changement pour le clan et de nouvelles responsabilités pour Azher.
August 10, 2020
This is a gorgeous series, full of beautifully rendered textiles and emotions both! It's a great look at a culture hardly recognized in either Japan or America.
January 5, 2021
Really surprised by where this storyline goes. Wasn't expecting a major battle to erupt in this series.
February 22, 2022
Vuelve la trama de Amira y su familia con fuerza. La serie pierde un poco de fuelle en los números 4 y 5 pero este se ha sentido igual se bien que el número 3. La evolución de personaje de Azer al irlo conociendo es espectacular. El crecimiento de Tarluk esta narrado con calma y su relación con Amira es demasiado preciosa. La abuela de la familia es mi ídolo personal. Amira es mi mujer guerrera favorita del multiverso!
July 2, 2020
The art is gorgeus, but this feels kinda boring and pointless! Those characters are still really good!
September 24, 2021
I liked the volume better.
May 30, 2023
Azher had no buisness slaying that hard.
WHO THE HELL RIDES A HORSE SHIRTLESS LIKE THAT ???
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WHO THE HELL RIDES A HORSE SHIRTLESS LIKE THAT ???
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