The Eisner and Harvey WinnerThe third volume of this epic graphic novel send Siddhartha further into a world mired in pain and suffering. The journ...
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Feb 01, 2012
Jo
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Prince Siddhartha, the boy who will one day become the Buddha, has cast off his life as a prince and becomes a monk. Volume 3 of Tezuka's epic chronicles his ordeals, opening with the beautiful boy monk asleep under a tree wakening in full awareness to a new day. We follow him as he meets with the monk Dhepa whose backstory was introduced to us in Volume 1. He takes Siddhartha to meet his master Naradatta introducing him along the way to the ascetic tradition of undertaking ordeals in order to c
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Jan 19, 2012
Colin
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Spoilers follow.
Not as focused as the previous volume (despite being slimmer), Devadatta is nonetheless another strong entry in one of Tezuka's most enduring epics (he penned more than a few!) In this volume, Siddhartha begins to establish a unique path for himself as a monk--instead of submitting himself to the harsh tortures that seems to have been the norm in the world at the time, he instead strives to find his own path as a teacher and a healer. Early in the proceedings he joins More...
Not as focused as the previous volume (despite being slimmer), Devadatta is nonetheless another strong entry in one of Tezuka's most enduring epics (he penned more than a few!) In this volume, Siddhartha begins to establish a unique path for himself as a monk--instead of submitting himself to the harsh tortures that seems to have been the norm in the world at the time, he instead strives to find his own path as a teacher and a healer. Early in the proceedings he joins More...
Jan 02, 2012
Jennifer
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Really, it is embarrassing to admit how much time went by between reading Volume 2 and 3. Even given that my old library didn't appear to have any graphic novels (at least not for grown-ups), and instead I had to buy all mind on the rare trips to Grand Rapids that I could convince Andrew to take me to the comic book store. I should have bought one of these volumes every time.
Okay, so now you know how strongly I feel about Tezuka's writing. But why? It's his sense of balance. He writes More...
Okay, so now you know how strongly I feel about Tezuka's writing. But why? It's his sense of balance. He writes More...
Jan 09, 2012
Fredrik
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Selesai lagi! ^^
(Kenapa makin lama bacanya jadi makin cepat yah? >_<)
Eniwei, buku yang ketiga dari serial komik/manga Buddha ini memang lebih tipis daripada buku 1 dan 2.
Kali ini ceritanya berlanjut ke awal-awal pengembaraan Siddhartha.
Siddhartha bersilang jalan dengan Dhepa, murid rahib Naradatta, yang kehilangan salah satu matanya karena insiden dengan Migaila di buku 2.
Dari Dhepa, Siddhartha mempelajari banyak hal tentang tapa mati raga dan siksa diri More...
(Kenapa makin lama bacanya jadi makin cepat yah? >_<)
Eniwei, buku yang ketiga dari serial komik/manga Buddha ini memang lebih tipis daripada buku 1 dan 2.
Kali ini ceritanya berlanjut ke awal-awal pengembaraan Siddhartha.
Siddhartha bersilang jalan dengan Dhepa, murid rahib Naradatta, yang kehilangan salah satu matanya karena insiden dengan Migaila di buku 2.
Dari Dhepa, Siddhartha mempelajari banyak hal tentang tapa mati raga dan siksa diri More...
Oct 22, 2009
Jennifer
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Devadatta tells the story of Buddha's early journey as a monk. The story starts with his first day with Dhepa as his teacher. Dhepa tries to get Siddhartha to practice "ordeals," where a monk will physically punish their body in hopes of purifying it or being enlightened. Siddhartha proves to the world that he is great monk, and performs incredible acts, without having to perform any "ordeals."
Devadatta formally introduced in this story. He was briefly introduced More...
Devadatta formally introduced in this story. He was briefly introduced More...
Dec 13, 2011
Amanda
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Siddhartha is now a young monk pursuing knowledge and education. He runs into a one-eyed monk who attempts to educate him on the concept of ordeals–essentially punishments for the body designed to help attain enlightenment. The childhood of Devadatta is also depicted. He is bullied and becomes a killer at a young age, thrown out to the wolves who then raise him. Thus his hatred of humanity is explored.
It is odd though for a graphic novel series on an important topic like the Budd More...
It is odd though for a graphic novel series on an important topic like the Budd More...
Jul 23, 2011
Ram
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I loved the way Tezuka narrates the story with incredible graphics that takes you to creative vision of him about ancient India. Its Indo-japanses fusion and he would have stayed here to capture those stunning visuals. Every charecter he introduced in the first book keeps on coming back to the main story and makes it more and more interesting. I would disagree with the some facts like depicting slave women with bare chests etc...but give him a break ..He is Japaounese. In this part, talks more a
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Sep 08, 2007
Sheila
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My favorite episode of the entire series (oh well, it might change because there are still 3episodes which are yet to be published). Mostly because of the lovely character, Devadatta. In this book, I get acquainted with little Devadatta, whose unfortunate life really moved me, thus become really in love with his innocently cruel personality. Mr. Tezuka was really successful to portray a cute kid with miserable life, and the elaborate side story was the best ever. In fact, the real historical Dev
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Mar 10, 2011
Nick
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Just a sliver of Osamu Tezuka's unbelievably huge oeuvre, this book impressed me with its humanism and its reluctance to treat history as something monumental, old, and removed. The choice of giving these ancient characters lots of snappy, contemporary dialogue really helps to remove the rust from the past.
"So my husband's ex has been trying to kill me using a kid! Think again, bitch!" ---spoken by an Indian princess circa 600 BCE.
Can't wait to pick up this series
"So my husband's ex has been trying to kill me using a kid! Think again, bitch!" ---spoken by an Indian princess circa 600 BCE.
Can't wait to pick up this series
Mar 23, 2011
Poonam
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Devdutta's character is much different than I have known all my life. Charcaters from previous books - Naradutta, Dhempa, Thatta, Migailla - continue. I love the fact how charcters meet each other, how their stories entwine.
Of course, there are new chacters too - Bimbisara (king of Mgadh), Vishakha, Warrior Sukanda and fortune-teller Assaji. Siddharth's journey continues, albeit with obstacles.
Too small a manga this one!
Of course, there are new chacters too - Bimbisara (king of Mgadh), Vishakha, Warrior Sukanda and fortune-teller Assaji. Siddharth's journey continues, albeit with obstacles.
Too small a manga this one!
Jan 21, 2011
Ivon
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Sinopsis singkat: Perjalanan Siddartha bersama dua orang pendeta lainnya. Beberapa pertemuan dengan kawan lama, dan pelajaran berbagai pertapaan penyiksaan diri. Di akhir buku, Siddartha mendapatkan nama "Buddha", yang berarti "yang tercerahkan".
Kesan: Tak bisa berhenti membaca sampai jam tiga pagi.
Art: Lebih banyak lelucon ganjil yang diselipkan Osamu Tezuka, tapi tidak terlalu mengganggu jalan cerita.
Kesan: Tak bisa berhenti membaca sampai jam tiga pagi.
Art: Lebih banyak lelucon ganjil yang diselipkan Osamu Tezuka, tapi tidak terlalu mengganggu jalan cerita.
Oct 10, 2011
Supriya
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This series is absolutely brilliant. It seems to have been illustrated with a thought, with the narrative seamlessly woven in. Anyone who has grown up reading comics/ mythological stories as a child will relish these books. Can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
Aug 03, 2011
Ami
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A continuation of the story of the Buddha's life, woven in with the lives of characters whom I think are fictional (although I should look that up). We are briefly introduced to Devadatta, a young man who is prone to murderous rages. He is thrown out of his village and raised by wolves until he meets Naradatta, the monk from the first volume. Naradatta encourages Devadatta to re-enter the world of humans, but he is not particularly successful. Devadatta's story does not yet dovetail with tha
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Jun 15, 2010
Philip
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Another beautiful and provocative installment in the life of Buddha.
Devadatta revolves around the title character, who was born in the last book to the short lived king. The book flips back and forth in time between the child Devadatta and the young (but by no means a child any longer) Siddhartha.
I love how this book juxtaposes the seemingly simple manga/anime style with the elaborate and realistic landscapes. It's a masterpiece.
Devadatta revolves around the title character, who was born in the last book to the short lived king. The book flips back and forth in time between the child Devadatta and the young (but by no means a child any longer) Siddhartha.
I love how this book juxtaposes the seemingly simple manga/anime style with the elaborate and realistic landscapes. It's a masterpiece.
Sep 04, 2011
Ana
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Didn't quite get into it as much as the first two, which I pretty much read in one sitting. This one sat around for a while, waiting for me to pick it back up.
It did pick up by the end though so i'm looking forward to raeding the 4th volume :o)
It did pick up by the end though so i'm looking forward to raeding the 4th volume :o)
Nov 25, 2010
Emilia
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Pretty darn good dude. I think the Buddha legend is pretty frustrating, but this makes it more engrossing and more human and sort of presents it with a slightly critical eye. And there's good nature cartooning here! Hooray!
Jan 19, 2009
Mips
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Maar nog steeds 5 sterren voor 'de grappig, galopperende paarden; de agressieve wolven; de humoristische man-in-de-straat en de super-gedetailleerde spektakeltekeningen'
(en verder voor mezelf graag het uiterlijk van Visakha én een bolletjeszakdoek voor Assaji)
(en verder voor mezelf graag het uiterlijk van Visakha én een bolletjeszakdoek voor Assaji)
Jun 02, 2009
Chris
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The adventure continues in Buddha Vol 3. We follow the trials and tribulations of young Devadatta as he crosses paths with previously established characters. Tezuka turns in another winner with this graphic novel.
Jul 30, 2011
Vols 2 and 3 deliver well against the promise of Vol 1 - outstanding storytelling and imagery so brilliant that each panel could be treated as a work of art on its own.
Sep 30, 2008
Colin
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Reading Tezuka's fictional biography (???) of Buddha is a lot like reading a novel by John Irving; it takes a long time to get going, and then suddenly gets really good. After the 700+ pages of the first books, we get the adult Siddhartha, a wannabe monk, traveling across Asia. Along the way, he meets a monk who's burned his eye out, a bandit he's met before, a snot-nosed (literally dripping in every panel) kid who gains the power of prophecy, and various kings and warriors. If you're this f
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Apr 14, 2011
Miles
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Great to see the young Buddha making so much progress as a monk! Also, I'm a bit jealous of how girls just throw themselves at this dude. Maybe I'm in the wrong profession.
Apr 07, 2011
Mckinley
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part 3. not the story I've heard. Not sure how much I like overall but interesting nevertheless.
Mar 31, 2011
Dan
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I apologize for my consternation. I should have been all over these when they first came out in these editions.
Jan 24, 2011
Spicy T AKA Mr. Tea
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Another glorious chapter in the Buddha series! The pieces are all coming together...
