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Available
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Publication
Yen Press (2011), 192 pages
Description
Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road continues as the young bride, Amir Halgal, struggles to remain with her new groom despite the wishes of her family, who would see her wed another. Will Amir be able to preserve the bonds she has cultivated in her new home?
User reviews
LibraryThing member LibraryGirl11
Historical slice of life. Another beautiful peek into the lives of Amir and her young husband, Karluk. Truly a love story, unfolding with slow grace.
LibraryThing member bakabaka84
Another excellent volume that builds on the first. Amir's family has changed their mind about Amir's marriage and has come to take her back, which leads to some action packed chapters. There was also an interesting chapter that was about the role cloth and embroidering played in the family
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tradition which was rather interesting and also looked amazing. Theres also an intersting chapter the deals with the English researcher staying with the family and at the end it is hinted at the worsening relations between England and Russia so i'm wondering if that will play a lager role in the story later on. As always the afterwords is informative, as Mori talks about little cultural things from the area that might of gone over the readers head and add to the enjoyment of the story. Show Less
LibraryThing member senbei
In v.2 we see the conclusion? of the clan feud that began in v.1 as well as the departure of the participant anthropologist, Mr. Smith. But really those things weren't what made the story for me...
Bride's Story really makes excellent women's lit and the stories about bread making, teaching your
Bride's Story really makes excellent women's lit and the stories about bread making, teaching your
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daughter to improve her embroidery, fertility pilgrimages, etc. give the reader a wonderful peak into the lives of women in multi-generational Central Asian clans. The chapter on embroidery is utterly beautiful and meticulously drawn--every panel is an exciting new pattern! It made me stop and wonder what life would be like if you lived in their village. Fantastic writing! Show Less
LibraryThing member -Eva-
Amir and Karluk are growing closer as friends and as a couple when Amir's family comes to claim her back as they want to marry her off with someone more powerful. This installment has Amir in the weaker-sex role, where before she was strong and talented, but it is explained by the cultural rule
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that a woman can not disobey her father. I loved that it was a woman that came to her rescue, though - and a truly kick-ass one at that - since I was afraid the series would fall into that boring stereotype. The battle-scenes are a little hard to follow due to the drawing-style, but they do give the impression of mayhem, so that's a good thing. Show Less
LibraryThing member BefuddledPanda
This one was a little confusing in some places but still very enjoyable.
The art is so beautiful! I am interested in seeing where Mr. Smith goes but would also like to see more development between the main character and her husband.
The art is so beautiful! I am interested in seeing where Mr. Smith goes but would also like to see more development between the main character and her husband.
LibraryThing member emeraldreverie
Stunningly gorgeous. Really great enchanting story with beautiful detail and grace.
LibraryThing member krau0098
Series Info/Source: This is the second book in A Bride’s Story. I bought this.
Story (4/5): This was another well done installment in this seinen manga series. This is again very much a look into Amir and Karluk's day to day life. There is some drama when Amir's family comes to retrieve her to
Characters (4/5): Amir and Karluk continue to get to know each other and have a very brother/sister like relationship. Amir is fitting in with her new family better each day and they are fiercely protective of her. Karluk really grows some in this volume and takes his duty as a protector very seriously. I love all the characters in here, for the most part they are very kind to each other which is nice.
Setting (4/5): I continue to enjoy the historical setting and enjoy learning about the history and culture. There is a lot of history about embroidery and cloth which was intriguing.
Writing/Drawing Style (5/5): This story is beautifully drawn and a pleasure to read. I really love all the detail put into the clothing and backgrounds. They are well written and easy to follow. I do wish there was a bit more story to these, rather than them just being kind of “a day in the life of”.
My Summary (4/5): Overall I enjoyed this volume. I do wish there was a bit more propelling the story forward, but I do still enjoy this look into the culture and life of this time. The characters are well done and the drawing is absolutely beautiful. I would recommend these to those who are interested in a day-to-day look at this time in history.
Story (4/5): This was another well done installment in this seinen manga series. This is again very much a look into Amir and Karluk's day to day life. There is some drama when Amir's family comes to retrieve her to
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marry her off to a different clan. Karluk really steps up, along with his family, to protect Amir. I loved some of the history here and the cultural discussion about embroidery and cloth, it was really interesting. I do wish there was a bit more propelling the story forwardCharacters (4/5): Amir and Karluk continue to get to know each other and have a very brother/sister like relationship. Amir is fitting in with her new family better each day and they are fiercely protective of her. Karluk really grows some in this volume and takes his duty as a protector very seriously. I love all the characters in here, for the most part they are very kind to each other which is nice.
Setting (4/5): I continue to enjoy the historical setting and enjoy learning about the history and culture. There is a lot of history about embroidery and cloth which was intriguing.
Writing/Drawing Style (5/5): This story is beautifully drawn and a pleasure to read. I really love all the detail put into the clothing and backgrounds. They are well written and easy to follow. I do wish there was a bit more story to these, rather than them just being kind of “a day in the life of”.
My Summary (4/5): Overall I enjoyed this volume. I do wish there was a bit more propelling the story forward, but I do still enjoy this look into the culture and life of this time. The characters are well done and the drawing is absolutely beautiful. I would recommend these to those who are interested in a day-to-day look at this time in history.
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LibraryThing member omnomnomtea
I love the artwork in this series, and this volume has my favorite chapter, the chapter about embroidery/textiles.
Original language
English
Original publication date
2010-06-15
2011-09-08 (FR)
2011-10 (English)
Physical description
195 p.; 6.25 inches
ISBN
0316194468 / 9780316194464