The 47 Ronin: A Graphic Novel

author: Sean Michael Wilson

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.58

book published: 2013

rating: 3

read at: 2014/01/06

date added: 2014/01/06

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

In feudal Japan there is a famous story of 47 ronin who avenge their master. There is a recent Keanu Reeves movie that tells the story, but adds supernatural elements. This graphic novel tells the story without these sort of elements and it's a pretty compelling story on it's own.



A cruel shogun pushes a young lord Asano to the point where Asano attempts to kill the shogun. The shogun demands the young man's death. This shocks and outrages Asano's samurai, but rather than take immediate revenge, they enact a subtle plan that will take years to fulfill. There is a reason that this is a famous story in Japan, and it's one that I wasn't familiar with.



The art by Akiko Shimojima is black and white and very good. At times, it's a bit hard to follow the action. For Western readers, there could have been an introduction or appendix to explain some of the things happening in the story, but overall, it's a great story.



I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Shambhala Publications, Inc. and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this graphic novel.









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