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A review by readingrobin
My Brother's Husband, Omnibuses 1 & 2 by Gengoroh Tagame
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the sweetest, most poignant LGBTQ story that I have read in a long time. Yaichi's journey in recognizing and confronting his internalized homophobia was expertly handling, and I love that Mike, while being a confidant to a closeted gay man and a mentor to a young boy just discovering his sexuality, his character doesn't start and stop at his own sexuality. He's also a husband, a beloved uncle, a tourist taking in Japanese culture, a widower, he's able to be a well-rounded and complete person.
Every emotion this story aims for hits the mark exactly and I was left with a satisfying feeling of closure at the end. Definitely a must read for manga lovers and those that enjoy queer themes.
Every emotion this story aims for hits the mark exactly and I was left with a satisfying feeling of closure at the end. Definitely a must read for manga lovers and those that enjoy queer themes.