A Bride's Story, Vol. 3 (A Bride's Story, #3)

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A Bride's Story, Vol. 3 (A Bride's Story / 乙嫁語り #3)

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Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road continues, this time introducing a new would-be bride--Talas. A young widow, Talas opens her home to the researcher Mr. Smith, who has ventured to her town to continue his studies. However, when Talas's uncle begins to see Smith as an impediment to his plans to wed his son to Talas, the old man...more

Hardcover, 207 pages

Published March 2012 by Orbit/Yen Press (first published June 15th 2011)

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May 18, 2012 Mayday rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: manga, age-gap-relationship, family, romance, historical

Ugh, people should have uploaded its cover as well. The Indonesian edition's cover for volume 3 is a bit off. Should have been portrait, not landscape. It looks a bit bare...

But, this volume is amazing, if the previous volumes are sweet and very romantic, this one is hilarious, funny, romantic and saddening. Sad, well, that is life in Central Asia.

Meet Talas, the new character. She was quiet, sweet and beautiful woman. When she took her veil off, her hair was amazingly pretty. It was portrayed...more

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Apr 20, 2013 MissAnnThrope rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, books-i-looooove, favorite-manga, library-book, manga, wish-list, seinen, historical-fiction, otoyomegatari

20 April 2013

So far in this series, the plot has taken a backseat to the beautiful artwork. Not so in A Bride's Story, Vol. 3. Of course the illustrations are as spectacular as ever, but the story has intensified and now keeps pace with the art. I didn't know how I would feel following Mr. Smith's storyline, leaving Amir and Karluk behind, but this ended up being the most gripping storyline of the series yet.

The third volume follows Mr. Smith as he journeys to Ankara to continue his research. Wh...more 20 April 2013

So far in this series, the plot has taken a backseat to the beautiful artwork. Not so in A Bride's Story, Vol. 3. Of course the illustrations are as spectacular as ever, but the story has intensified and now keeps pace with the art. I didn't know how I would feel following Mr. Smith's storyline, leaving Amir and Karluk behind, but this ended up being the most gripping storyline of the series yet.

The third volume follows Mr. Smith as he journeys to Ankara to continue his research. While searching for his guide, he runs into a bit of trouble and fatefully crosses paths with the beautiful Talas. What follows is the most frustratingly bittersweet tale that stomped my little black heart to bits.

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I bow down to Kaoru Mori. She is ridiculously talented! Her artwork is some of the most beautiful drawings you will ever see in any medium, not just manga. I feel like she's really beginning to come into her own with this volume. She perfectly weaves exciting action and heartbreaking drama with perfectly timed humor to balance it all out. She can do no wrong.(less)

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Jan 08, 2013 Ashley rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga-drama, theme-1800s, theme-historical-fiction, series-left-off

So I have decided that I absllutly LOVE Kaoru Mori as a manga artist! I LOVED her series Emma and I am LOVING this one!

I know that not ALL love stories get happy endings and this one has a sad note to all those romantics out there. And my heart broke in the million pieces it should when said person as a sad outcome with love. It was like Emma & Will allover again. Different place. Different time. Different people. Different outcome and reasons for it, but it is still the some heart brake.

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Apr 26, 2012 S.Q. Eries rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The series title is A Bride’s Story, but Volume 3 could be called “A Nearly Engaged Englishman’s Story.” Mori-sensei introduces a romantic interest for Mr. Smith in the form of the young widow Talas, and those who enjoyed Emma will likely enjoy the interactions between these lovers from vastly different worlds.

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Fans of Emma will really enjoy Volume 3 of A Bride’s Story, the main focus of which is Mr. Smith. Mori-sensei seems to have a penchant for Englishmen falling for women...more In Summary

The series title is A Bride’s Story, but Volume 3 could be called “A Nearly Engaged Englishman’s Story.” Mori-sensei introduces a romantic interest for Mr. Smith in the form of the young widow Talas, and those who enjoyed Emma will likely enjoy the interactions between these lovers from vastly different worlds.

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Fans of Emma will really enjoy Volume 3 of A Bride’s Story, the main focus of which is Mr. Smith. Mori-sensei seems to have a penchant for Englishmen falling for women that come from completely different backgrounds. In Emma, it was a young man of the gentry and a maid; here we have Mr. Smith and the widow Talas.

There are actually quite a few parallels between Talas and Emma. Talas’s household consists of her and her mother-in-law, and the affection the two have for one another is akin to that between Emma and her mistress Kelly. Talas’ mother-in-law worries about what will happen to Talas once she passes on, but Talas is reluctant to remarry and leave her mother-in-law behind. Talas even looks similar to Emma, though Mr. Smith is the one wearing the glasses.

The wonderful thing about the attraction that grows between Talas and Mr. Smith is that it comes about gradually and is rooted in mutual respect. The other nice thing about their relationship is that, unlike Amir and Karluk, there’s no awkward age gap. Both are adults and approximately the same age so modern Western readers can enjoy their interaction without any squick factor. But just as in Emma, a patriarch in power disapproves of the couple’s relationship so the volume closes with Mr. Smith and Talas forcibly separated. I really hope though that that’s not the last we see of her.

This being a slice-of-life, it includes several scenes of Talas doing chores as well as an entire chapter about Amir, Karluk, and Pariya scrounging up a meal at the market. “Eating at the Market” doesn’t advance the plot, but it’s a fun and fascinating glimpse into the foods of Amir’s world.

One final note: I absolutely adore this book’s packaging. The brown hardback binding and gold lettering are an elegant touch, and the colorful dust jacket is a treat for the eyes. It’s almost double the price of its paperback counterparts, but Yen Press presents A Bride’s Story as one would a classic piece of literature, a nice match for Mori-sensei’s beautiful artwork.(less)

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Nov 05, 2012 Steven Bock rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Amir and Karluk in the first two volumes of this series. That said in this volume they are no longer the focus enough they do appear for a bit. The focus in this volume is the Englishman Henry Smith who gets much more fleshed out this volume than in ones prior. Despite the main character focus shift there is still a titular Bride or rather widow and fiancé name Tarasu. Her story is tragic and bittersweet compare to that of Amir and Karluk. Smith and Tarasu initially haphazardly...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Marylou rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book is Manga and as such, was written in the traditional Manga format from right to left. It was very strange to begin a book from the back and then have to remember to read from right to left as well. I was a bit confused at first but then got the hang of it for the most part. I did find myself reading parts of it over and over however and sometimes was still confused. An English researcher Mr. Smith has just come to to Iran (at least I think he started in Iran it's not really clear) and...more This book is Manga and as such, was written in the traditional Manga format from right to left. It was very strange to begin a book from the back and then have to remember to read from right to left as well. I was a bit confused at first but then got the hang of it for the most part. I did find myself reading parts of it over and over however and sometimes was still confused. An English researcher Mr. Smith has just come to to Iran (at least I think he started in Iran it's not really clear) and is heading to Turkey's capital Ankara and cannot find his guide, then his belongings are stolen. He meets a young widow, Talas, whose belongings were also stolen. They forge a quick bond, locate their belongings, then head off to the home of Talas who has offered to let Mr. Smith stay until his guide is located and he can continue off to Ankara. Talas' mother in law begs Mr. Smith to marry Talas, as Talas' previous 5 husbands, who were brothers, have all passed away. Mr. Smith really wants no part of this and neither does Talas' uncle who is trying to marry her off to his son. He arranges it so Mr. Smith is thrown in jail. I was also a bit confused while reading this because I hadn't realized these books were written in a sequential series and hadn't read the first 2, so was a little lost when they introduced characters who were new to me, but not to the story. Talas and Mr. Smith were brand new characters created for this volume. I did get caught up in the tale though and thought the author did a great job of holding your interest. The characters were well defined and there were a lot of cultural references regarding male/female roles, housing and food, the marriage process for males and females, traditional occupations, the marketplace etc. The drawings were done meticulously with great attention to detail. Additionally, as I have noticed with this genre, the facial expressions are drawn so that one can tell what the characters are thinking or feeling which helps those with reading and comprehension deficits. Also, this format is wonderful for struggling/reluctant readers because there is not much text to read and the drawings do add so much to the reading experience. Finally at the very end of the book there is an Afterword written by the author that explains why she wrote the characters like she did, what her plans for Vol. 4 are and some additional background information on subjects like how the females wore there hair, how large the villages and towns were and the importance of food and things like ovens. I definitely plan on reading the first two parts of this series! Especially since I've noticed that the original Bride's Story was just nominated for the 2012 Eisner Award.(less)

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Jun 18, 2012 Greenjasminetea rated it 5 of 5 stars

My favorite volume so far. Focus shifts to Mr Smith, the Englishman who is studying the culture and people of the area. He is friendly with Karluk's tribe but has moved on to a new village where his guide has not shown up and the local security believe he is spying on them to send information to the Russians.

He is taken in by an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law, Talas. Tragedy has struck the house six times in that the five sons and father have died. The elder woman encourages a romance bet...more

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May 19, 2012 Yessy Loren rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga

Kaoru Mori!!

Sudah jadi mangaka favorit sejak jaman Emma terbit...Grafiknya yang sekilas terlihat sederhana,tp alih" klo diperhatikan amat sangat detail.Salah satu hiburan mata buat penggemar komik.Tapi gak cuman itu,jalan ceritanya pun sangat asik diikuti.

Komik kali ini berkisah ttg para pengantin dari wilayah timur tengah.Baguus deh!Latar belakang budaya dan sejarahnya detail banget,tp gak diceritakan secara bertele-tele yang membuat org malah jadi penasaran,bukan mati kebosenen,spt komik berte...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Megan Sanchez rated it 5 of 5 stars

While it's hard to pick favorites in a series I love so much, this has to be my favorite volume yet. This volume follows Mr. Smith, the English linguist studying the region, as he attempts to find his way to Ankara to continue his research. Along the way, he meets the beautiful but tragic Talas, whose five husbands have all died, leaving her alone with her mother-in-law. Rather than just show us glimpses into the day-to-day life of the tribes of Central Asia, this volume is a true love story wit...more

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Nov 01, 2011 Sho rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: japanese-books-historical

Beautiful clothings and arts add unique and special atmosphere to this semi cultral study manga about middle Asia in 19th Century. It's really interesting and entertaining. Looking forward to reading more!

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Jun 09, 2012 May rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, manga, read-2012

There is something simply rich and luscious about Mori's storytelling, particularly in this series. The author provides a view into a world that on the surface looks so pastoral and uncivilized but really, it is rich in culture and diversity. The female characters in this story may seem all passive and obedient creatures but are these fascinating mixture of strong, weak, independent, honorable, hardworking, and quiet. What sets Mori's work aside and makes it so memorable to me is how her illustr...more

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Nov 13, 2012 Angie rated it 4 of 5 stars

A departure from the original main "cast," this volume follows a minor character on his journey away from the main action. Volume 4 promises to continue with him. I liked this one in terms of character development, but I guess I was just so ready for him to go on his adventure and the whole novel takes place in one town (or rather just outside of it). And it ends in heartbreak! Arghh! Still beautifully drawn and the characters are growing on me to the point that I care how they spend their days,...more

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May 26, 2012 Winna rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: manga-graphic-novels

I love, love Kaoru Mori.

This one's about Smith, whom I have no particular fondness for. I like a spin-off series because we understand that there's only so much about Karluk and Amira, and of course in the nature of the manga as we can see from the first and second volumes, we'll get a look into other minor characters' lives as well.

I wish I can read more about Pariya and her suitor soon. The story about Smith and Talas come to an abrupt end, so I'm not sure if there will be a continuation.

Three...more

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Apr 05, 2012 Julia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga-manhwa

This volume focuses on Mr. Smith, the bumbling but means well traveling English researcher/linguist. But Kaoru Mori still manages to slip in scenes that show us slices of every day life, like finding food at the market. I do feel for poor outspoken Pariya, always rejected by would-be suitors. It's funny the only time she's "a nice quiet young girl" is because she's eating!

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Jul 02, 2012 Greg rated it 3 of 5 stars

My favorite parts of the first two books were the quiet small moments of daily life, but this one is so manic and hurried that I almost wanted to put it down. I did like the bit with Pariya scaring away her suitors and when Talas put the scarf of the sheep. I almost gave this one only two stars but the ending was so painfully heartbreaking, I bumped it up to three.

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Apr 15, 2012 Shaun rated it 4 of 5 stars

I wasn't expecting this entire volume to be a story about the largely peripheral character of Mr. Smith and his attempts to return home, but this is what it turned out to be. Smith, who has been largely around for comic relief to this point, takes the center stage and his story is perhaps one of the best balanced so far. But maybe it's just that I'm a sucker for stories of heartache.

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Aug 21, 2012 Kendall rated it 4 of 5 stars

I know the author said she wanted to branch out to other brides in the story, introducing Pariya and Talsa, but I am firmly with Amir and wished that this book had been more about her. It's nice to see that the series will have a lot of material to continue with, because I enjoy it so much. I just want more of the development between Amir and Karluk.

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Mar 26, 2012 LauraRose rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Just finished book 3 of this amazing manga. If you enjoy slice-of-life cultural/historical fiction and haven't read this yet, I can't recommend it enough! The artwork is downright luscious, and the author's obvious enthusiasm for her source material is contagious. Kudos to Yen Press for such a exemplar English translation and release.

Volume 3 centers around one of my favorite characters, the British anthropologist Henry Smith. Regional tensions with Russia are rising, and as a solitary European...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga

I wasn't so sure about focusing on our young English gentleman scholar, but we know how much Mori likes young English gentleman. A new bride, maybe, and a continuation of the historically realistic action were most welcome. And the potential suitor for our (hopefully) third bride is the kind of person my grandpa would call a "hoot."

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Jul 18, 2012 Julia rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was surprised to find out that the author/artist is the same who did the series Emma. I thought the drawings in Emma were only okay, especially when it came to people. The art in here is one of the best in any manga I've read.
I'm glad the author thought of an additional plot because I doubted how long we could just follow Amir.

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May 21, 2012 Miss rated it 4 of 5 stars

Do you like slice of life stories? In depth look at cultures far too neglected in fiction? Amazingly detailed and historically accurate art work? Adorable characters?

Check out Bride's Story Volume 3 today! 4 stars

P.S. Amir and Karluk reappear in this, for those who were worried we'd lose them after volume 2. :D

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Jan 24, 2013 Luke rated it 3 of 5 stars

Bride's Story volume 3 by Kaoru Mori is fun like the other two books but also gives more depth to Mr.Smith. As always, the detailed outfits are superb and the landscapes beautiful. Although the story itself is rather simple it is still very enjoyable and fun to read. I recommend this for people 12+.

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Feb 06, 2013 Julie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga, historical

This is essentially a historical manga about part of Asia, mostly focused on the brides of the time. Written by a female Japanese mangaka.

So why has it become evident in this volume that the main character we're following through the story is a white guy?!?!

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Dec 28, 2012 Beth Chandler rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga-general, asian

This volume focuses on Smith and a local young widow, with many twists and turns, and a visit from Amir and Karluk. Once again, the author mixes humor and seriousness, daily life and extraordinary events in a gifted manner.

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Aug 04, 2012 Beatriz rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is by far the most beautiful manga I've ever read! And the story, which was off toa slow start with the first volume, is getting really exciting in volume 3! Can't wait til the next one comes out.

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Dec 29, 2012 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: manga

about Mr. Smith. sometimes, life is suck. it changes so fast without we realize. and it happened to Mr. Smith now. time to continue the journey, don't need to look behind, don't need to regret it

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Oct 24, 2012 Brenna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel, historical-fction

This story gets better with each volume. I was worried about switching to a new bride, but I am even more anxious for volume 4 to come out. Oh the problems of reading a series as it is written.

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Jul 03, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 5 of 5 stars

This volume shifts us in a new direction, adding the potential perils of travel to the lush storyline populated with vivid characters. I'm impatiently waiting to get my hands on the next volume!

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Apr 29, 2013 C rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

Really enjoyed this volume, which moves away from Amir and her husband to Mr. Smith, the Englishman (not to fear, Amir and her husband do turn up at one point).

I'm now totally hooked on this series.

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Mar 26, 2012 Marilyn rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: 8th grade and up

Shelves: graphic-novel, historical-fiction

Okay, I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record but I really love these graphics! Great story lines and excellent drawings make for a perfect one hour read.

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