Clover 1
by Clamp
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Book Reviews of Clover 1
Book Review: Clover- best CLAMP yet
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always loved CLAMP's works, and Clover is my favorite. The style is minimalist and moving, with each page containing layers of hidden meaning not initially obvious. The most interesting part of Clover for me were the different layers of meaning and plot contained within. In the first two books, you get one story; in the third, a totally different story; and in the fouth, yet another. The different subplots are most moving after reading all four books-- and once you do, you'll want to read them again and again! The moving images of cages, wings, songs, and clovers all blend together into an intricate weaving that tells the simple story of love and freedom. Simple, yet so complicated, and underneath it all, simple yet again.I often regret buying manga (graphic novels) because they are so expensive, and often only read them once or twice. Clover, on the other hand, I can read over and over and over... and always discover something new! This is one of the best purchases I've ever made, and I encourage everyone to go out and read it!
But
Don't tell anyone
Where the clovers
Bloom white flowers
I only want your happiness
But I cannot be yours.
Book Review: Great, but beware ...
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time I read Nausicaä, I was impressed on how much was being told with words (this is by far the most text-heavy manga I have ever read), but reading this manga I was impressed otherwise, on how much was being told WITHOUT words, and this is where beginners will feel unconfortable with this exquisite title, as the clean and refined art talks for itself on a way that many trying to actually just read will have a really hard time reading it.So, beware if it is the first time ever you are going to read manga, even if it is the first manga from Clamp. Don't let the likes of easy-reading mangas fool you that this is bad, because this is more towards art than actually storytelling, and as so, sometimes you must feel it, not just want to have it given away to you.
I have read about everything on manga, from the silly romatic-comedy Oh! My Goddess!, classics such as Akira and Nausicaä to deep and polytical stories as Ghost in the Shell and Appleseed, but I have never seen something come close to this so far. Give it a try, it may surprise you. I just hope it surprise you in a good way, as this is a piece of art you can purchase without giving out tons of money.
Book Review: If you find a four leaf clover....
Summary: 5 Stars
If you find a four leaf clover, it will bring happiness. But don't tell anyone where it's white flowers bloom, or how many leaflets from its stem extend. The four leaf clover. I only want you happiness, knowing I can never be yours to share it.That is the opening poem to an amazing manga. This is like nothing you have ever read before. The story centers around Suu (meaning 4), a girl who, for reasons that are unknown, can not be happy. She is joined by Kazuhiko, an ex-black ops soldier. Together, he an Suu journey to Fairy Park, a place that will bring her happiness- they hope. However, people keep trying to stop them left and right. Why? What makes this so wonderful is the way it is told. Clamp designed each page to read like a movie- and it works. Also, as the book progresses, a beautiful song is played, adding to the 2 dimensional cinematography. How ever, this song seems to have a strange connect to both of our main characters... A wonderful story told by the most popular Shoujo artists in Japan! Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS BOOK! I can't wait till I get the second part!
Book Review: My first manga hopefully won't be my favorite
Summary: 2 Stars
This WAS my first manga. I had wanted it for two weeks or so. When I got to the store (Borders) I spent a good 30 minutes looking for it when I finally found it. Part of the cover was ripped and it wasn't in great condition, but it was the only one they had. I spent a LOT of money on that thing... I was SO disappointed when I finally read that book. The poem and song was wonderful, but the plot was confusing and I couldn't understand it. Sue was annoyingly innocent and bugged me quite a bit, also taking away one star from my review. Who is Ora? Huh? Ohhh...she's the singer. You shoulda told me that in the beginning. Are these two guys gay? Umm...I don't know. The whole thing was very confusing. It wasn't HORRIBLE, but it was..bad. I could've saved that money for something I'd actually like and used...and I highly regret buying that book, after reading some of my neighbor's manga (Ah! My Goddess)Not worth it.
-Kyleen
Book Review: Beautiful Manga by CLAMP =^-^=
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most beautiful manga I have ever seen; the graphics are absolutely fantastic (but of course, who would expect anything different from CLAMP??) and the plot is woven together in the most thoughtful and intriguing way, with some flashbacks of the past that at first don't seem to relate to the story, but suddenly do. Throughout the story beautiful songs are interlaced, and though their words may seem pretty simplistic, the further along you get in the story, the more they start to hold meaning. =^-^= However, for all you sensitive manga readers Clover may not be for you, as it starts to get very, very sad. I cried at the end of the third book, it was so sad (and I've never cried over a book, NEVER! =^-^=). Overall this series, Clover, is very good, but make sure that when you're reading to have a box of tissues nearby! =^-^=