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Tibet, XVIIIe siècle, dans un village au milieu des montagnes. Kang Zhipa, apprenti médecin, fait la connaissance de sa fiancée, Moshi Lati, venue d’une contrée lointaine. Pour ces futurs mariés aussi tendres que naïfs, apprendre à se connaître est déjà toute une aventure.Pas à pas, au rythme des cueillettes d'herbes médicinales et des préparations de remèdes ou de plats traditionnels se tisse le récit du quotidien chaleureux d'une terre qu'on dirait bénie des cieux.
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January 6, 2019
My thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for a review copy of this one.
Blissful Land is a manga comic/graphic novel set in eighteenth-century Tibet, and it was this setting that essentially drew me to this book. This tells the story of Khang Zhipa, a thirteen-year-old “doctor-in-training”, who lives with his father, a doctor/farmer, his mother, also a farmer, and younger sister Pema. He is somewhat obsessed with the herbs that he collects, and prepares medicines to treat whoever is in trouble. He in fact dreams of helping not only his village but other villages around. When the story opens, he is returning home from another herb collecting excursion accompanied by his Yak and Sangay, his dog when he tries to help a farmer who’s been suffering exhaustion. They notice a party of travellers heading to their village, which is bring a bride all dressed in her finery. When Khang arrives at home, he is surprised to find the travellers there, and after a day or so, to find that the bride is in fact here to be married to him in due time, and will be staying with his family till then. The story is basically a very simple one with each chapter giving one a peek into the kind of life people in Khang’s position may have led every day, the things they did, the food they ate, and of course how Khang and his bride-to-be, Moshi Rati, get to know each other better, learn of each other’s interests, and importantly learn to communicate with each other as time passes. This is of course only the first volume so the story stops part way.
This was a really pleasant and charming story—despite having nothing much in terms of plot, it is wonderful to see what life may have possibly been like in a small mountain village of Tibet of that time. I loved the artwork, which is really very beautiful--the buildings and the surrounding mountains, and especially the costumes of the characters—I wonder if the final product has coloured pages because that would really make it so much better (like the cover, which is gorgeous). I also really liked how the author incorporated information on the various herbs and plants that Khang used in his treatments, and also the time and effort the actual preparation of various medicines took. Also the way the characters are introduced to the reader is fun. This was overall very pleasant to read, though I would have liked if the story didn’t stop somewhat abruptly even though it has a second part. 3.75 stars.
Blissful Land is a manga comic/graphic novel set in eighteenth-century Tibet, and it was this setting that essentially drew me to this book. This tells the story of Khang Zhipa, a thirteen-year-old “doctor-in-training”, who lives with his father, a doctor/farmer, his mother, also a farmer, and younger sister Pema. He is somewhat obsessed with the herbs that he collects, and prepares medicines to treat whoever is in trouble. He in fact dreams of helping not only his village but other villages around. When the story opens, he is returning home from another herb collecting excursion accompanied by his Yak and Sangay, his dog when he tries to help a farmer who’s been suffering exhaustion. They notice a party of travellers heading to their village, which is bring a bride all dressed in her finery. When Khang arrives at home, he is surprised to find the travellers there, and after a day or so, to find that the bride is in fact here to be married to him in due time, and will be staying with his family till then. The story is basically a very simple one with each chapter giving one a peek into the kind of life people in Khang’s position may have led every day, the things they did, the food they ate, and of course how Khang and his bride-to-be, Moshi Rati, get to know each other better, learn of each other’s interests, and importantly learn to communicate with each other as time passes. This is of course only the first volume so the story stops part way.
This was a really pleasant and charming story—despite having nothing much in terms of plot, it is wonderful to see what life may have possibly been like in a small mountain village of Tibet of that time. I loved the artwork, which is really very beautiful--the buildings and the surrounding mountains, and especially the costumes of the characters—I wonder if the final product has coloured pages because that would really make it so much better (like the cover, which is gorgeous). I also really liked how the author incorporated information on the various herbs and plants that Khang used in his treatments, and also the time and effort the actual preparation of various medicines took. Also the way the characters are introduced to the reader is fun. This was overall very pleasant to read, though I would have liked if the story didn’t stop somewhat abruptly even though it has a second part. 3.75 stars.
January 5, 2019
You ever read books that are just - niiiice? Definitely not page-turners but something about them keeps you going? Not boring, not that interesting, just - niiiice? That’s how I felt about the very blissed-out Blissful Land, Volume 1: niii - alright I’ll stop that!
It’s a Japanese manga about a small mountain community in 18th century Tibet. 13 year old Khang Zipa is a doctor-in-training who discovers he’s got an arranged marriage to the beautiful Moshi Rati. The two get to know each other. There’s no real story, barely anything remotely approaching what you could call “conflict” or “drama”; they make food and medicine together (no, those aren’t euphemisms - this is much too innocent a book for that!).
Still, it says something about Ichimon Izumi’s storytelling that I kept reading despite little happening. The main characters are likeable and it’s super cute seeing them “courting”. Learning about 18th century Tibetan culture was interesting and Izumi’s art is really lovely - the backgrounds are remarkably detailed and the food in particular always looks delicious.
Obviously this isn’t going to be for everyone and I think you need to be in a pretty chill mood to even kind of enjoy it or be a very young reader. Still, if you feel like the literary equivalent of being wrapped up in a duvet while eating the fluffiest sponge cake, check out Blissful Land!
It’s a Japanese manga about a small mountain community in 18th century Tibet. 13 year old Khang Zipa is a doctor-in-training who discovers he’s got an arranged marriage to the beautiful Moshi Rati. The two get to know each other. There’s no real story, barely anything remotely approaching what you could call “conflict” or “drama”; they make food and medicine together (no, those aren’t euphemisms - this is much too innocent a book for that!).
Still, it says something about Ichimon Izumi’s storytelling that I kept reading despite little happening. The main characters are likeable and it’s super cute seeing them “courting”. Learning about 18th century Tibetan culture was interesting and Izumi’s art is really lovely - the backgrounds are remarkably detailed and the food in particular always looks delicious.
Obviously this isn’t going to be for everyone and I think you need to be in a pretty chill mood to even kind of enjoy it or be a very young reader. Still, if you feel like the literary equivalent of being wrapped up in a duvet while eating the fluffiest sponge cake, check out Blissful Land!
December 4, 2018
Khang Zhipa has a heart of gold at his young age of thirteen. He is a devoted doctor’s apprentice and taking hours upon hours a day collecting herbs for medicines. After long days in the fields, his work usually does not end. There is the drying of herbs and boiling and stirring of herbs to make medicinal salves and teas. He is not complaining, because he loves his work and helping people.
One evening after another long day, an entire group of a wedding party seeks shelter in his town and home. Among them, is a young bride, close to Khang Zhipa’s age. As the two of them become acquainted, the bride’s entourage has left the town and left the bride to stay! At this point, he finds out, that he is her betrothed…or at least that is what it seems to be. It sort of ends on a cliff hanger.
But Khang Zhipa stays devoted to his cause and does not become too flustered about what the others are saying about his gorgeous bride that was so eager to get to know him. He rather enjoys her company and help with the herbs at the moment.
***
The cover of this graphic novel is gorgeous. I wish it was more colorful on the inside pages. The premise of a love story set in a Tibet village is what drew me to this novel. It sounded wonderfully foreign. It is one of the places on my bucket list to visit.
Since volume one of this series served as an establishment of characters, there wasn’t much culture other then the family and medicinal aspects explored. But it was enjoyable to read and I would give volume two a try.
I also looked up some of the Tibetan foods and liked the pages at the end with extra graphics.
I received a copy of this title from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. All opinions are my own. Thank you.
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One evening after another long day, an entire group of a wedding party seeks shelter in his town and home. Among them, is a young bride, close to Khang Zhipa’s age. As the two of them become acquainted, the bride’s entourage has left the town and left the bride to stay! At this point, he finds out, that he is her betrothed…or at least that is what it seems to be. It sort of ends on a cliff hanger.
But Khang Zhipa stays devoted to his cause and does not become too flustered about what the others are saying about his gorgeous bride that was so eager to get to know him. He rather enjoys her company and help with the herbs at the moment.
***
The cover of this graphic novel is gorgeous. I wish it was more colorful on the inside pages. The premise of a love story set in a Tibet village is what drew me to this novel. It sounded wonderfully foreign. It is one of the places on my bucket list to visit.
Since volume one of this series served as an establishment of characters, there wasn’t much culture other then the family and medicinal aspects explored. But it was enjoyable to read and I would give volume two a try.
I also looked up some of the Tibetan foods and liked the pages at the end with extra graphics.
I received a copy of this title from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. All opinions are my own. Thank you.
More reviews here:
https://scarlettreadzandrunz.com/clas...
December 31, 2018
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The setting is a peaceful mountain village in Tibet during the 18th century. We have 13 year old Khang Zhipa, apprentice to his doctor dad who loves collecting medicinal herbs. Come to stay is his bride to be from another land, Moshi Rati! The two get to know one another as they deal with situations around the area...
I was totally drawn to this manga because of the gorgeous cover art! I've read slice of life manga like this before and the art really sells it if done well. I loved the character design of our doctor apprentice on the cover and I hoped the internal black and white art would wow just as much... and for the most part it did! I really loved all the setting details and the clothing made the entire story pop. I loved Rati and his parents and sister, who was adorable. Zhipa though had this terrible propensity to be drawn with goggily eyes that made him look shocked. It seemed out of place and one note at times. I learned to ignore this look and concentrate on the other details which added so much more to the story!
I was really blown away at the different way the plot twisted and turned for such a peaceful, slice of life sort of story. Essentially this is a historical story of life for a doctor's apprentice in Tibet in the 18th century. It's not really very stressful expect for the day to day situations that come up... But the story still had a lot of emotional depth and explored different character's feelings in different situations... Like Rati is homesick and Zhipa doesn't know how to handle it and that is explored through the chapter. The countryside is utilized almost as a staging ground for peaceful negotiations as our couple get to know one another.
Yeah, so the tension in this is practically nil... Yet I love all the food, herbs, healing and day to day life facts. It’s a peaceful story sure but had such heart I was happy to keep reading to see what they would show next! It really is a testament to the story telling that the little dramas that arouse were enough to keep me engaged and wanting to learn more about this time and place.
The heart is probably what really sunk deep in my soul... Rati is a lovely girl and you just want to see her happy and settled. I found Zhipa has a lot of potential even though he is still clearly a boy. And the family gives this lovely environment for two teenagers to learn to grow and love together. It's certainly a different kind of life than we live now and even if it isn't totally historically accurate I find it quite close and doing a perfect job of giving us a sense of the pace of life and the day to day concerns of the people.
Blissful Land caused me to learn about another type of manga called iyashikei. It's a genre that is specific to Japan due to their high stress environment and busy lifestyles; its about contrast choosing country settings with a slower way of life and simple desires. It focuses on a calm and sedate pace that is centered on peace rather than tension. It's about an atmosphere of healing and finding beauty in the mundane.
Blissful Land is actually quite a strong example of an iyashikei manga. I found Zhipa has a fascinating profession with a lot of little fun facts to learn. The household activities were also quite compelling and just fun to learn about. This is the way history ought to be distilled... with calm stories and beautiful art.
Blissful Land vol 1 is a sweet, heart felt slow burn romance between two teenagers during a time in history when people married young and it was arranged by their parents. It's a bit of history that feels more like life in bites as we explore food, culture, locations and relationships in Tibet in the 18th century.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authenticity
⋆ ⋆ ⭐⭐⭐ Tension
⋆ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plot
⋆ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Art
Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. It has not influenced my opinions.
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December 20, 2018
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Rating: 3.5 Stars - that place between like and love
I received a copy of Blissful Land from Kodansha Comics via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Rating: 3.5 Stars - that place between like and love
I received a copy of Blissful Land from Kodansha Comics via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
December 5, 2018
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Blissful Land was a wonderful story set in a Tibetan mountain village in the 18th-century. We follow Khang Zhipa a 13-year-old boy, who was an apprentice healer. One day his bride-to-be arrives in his home and we follow him and his family life after that.
First of all, I really liked Khang Zhipa, he was a very mature boy for his age and I really liked his personality. He was a wonderful character that genuinely enjoyed helping others, he loved what he did and was not ashamed to share his love for his work with others.
Moshu Rati was also a sweet girl, even though she got betrothed to someone she didn't know, she didn't wasn't mean or spiteful to Khang Zhipa or his family and showed, throughout the story, a very mature personality. She wanted to learn and help the one she was going to marry.
I found his family was funny and supportive and I really appreciated that I could see their daily life.
I have to say, while I read this I had a big smile on my face. The artwork was amazing and very detailed from the setting to the clothing, the author did a beautiful job drawing everything.
I'm in love with this story and I want to read the next volumes. I recommend this manga to everyone who wants to read a light-story that leaves the reader with a warm and happy feeling.
Blissful Land was a wonderful story set in a Tibetan mountain village in the 18th-century. We follow Khang Zhipa a 13-year-old boy, who was an apprentice healer. One day his bride-to-be arrives in his home and we follow him and his family life after that.
First of all, I really liked Khang Zhipa, he was a very mature boy for his age and I really liked his personality. He was a wonderful character that genuinely enjoyed helping others, he loved what he did and was not ashamed to share his love for his work with others.
Moshu Rati was also a sweet girl, even though she got betrothed to someone she didn't know, she didn't wasn't mean or spiteful to Khang Zhipa or his family and showed, throughout the story, a very mature personality. She wanted to learn and help the one she was going to marry.
I found his family was funny and supportive and I really appreciated that I could see their daily life.
I have to say, while I read this I had a big smile on my face. The artwork was amazing and very detailed from the setting to the clothing, the author did a beautiful job drawing everything.
I'm in love with this story and I want to read the next volumes. I recommend this manga to everyone who wants to read a light-story that leaves the reader with a warm and happy feeling.
May 16, 2022
Blissful Land, Vol. 1 (My Kindle Review)
We’re taken back to 1800s Tibet and we follow the life of future doctor in training Khang Zhipa. He’s also a medical herb gatherer who puts his knowledge into action when helping a traveler and his daughter. After helping him, the traveler surprises him when he offers his daughter Rati as his bride. For now, Rati stays with Khang and his family at his home and both get to see what each other is like and slowly Khang will get comfortable with her.
I haven’t read a simple humble manga like “Blissful Land” in ages. It’s a very honest story about a young man who wants to be a doctor that later turns into something romantic. There’s something definitely budding between Khang and his bride, and for now it’s looks very promising. A (100%/Outstanding)
We’re taken back to 1800s Tibet and we follow the life of future doctor in training Khang Zhipa. He’s also a medical herb gatherer who puts his knowledge into action when helping a traveler and his daughter. After helping him, the traveler surprises him when he offers his daughter Rati as his bride. For now, Rati stays with Khang and his family at his home and both get to see what each other is like and slowly Khang will get comfortable with her.
I haven’t read a simple humble manga like “Blissful Land” in ages. It’s a very honest story about a young man who wants to be a doctor that later turns into something romantic. There’s something definitely budding between Khang and his bride, and for now it’s looks very promising. A (100%/Outstanding)
November 7, 2021
3'5 / 5
El Tíbet, siglo XVIII. En un pueblo entre montañas vive Kan Shiba, un aprendiz de médico de 13 años de buen corazón y obsesionado con las plantas medicinales. Su vida transcurre entre recoger hierbas, preparar medicinas y ayudar a quienes lo necesitan. Un día, un grupo de comerciantes ambulantes llega al pueblo, acompañados de una hermosa muchacha: Lati Moshi. Para sorpresa del joven médico, resulta ser su prometida, que va a vivir en su casa hasta el día de la boda. ¿Es posible que surja un amor verdadero fruto de este matrimonio concertado?
Empezando por el arte del tomo, me ha parecido un poco ambivalente. Hay escenas preciosas y la vestimenta está llena de detalle, con ilustraciones delicadas de pequeños gestos de los personajes. Al mismo tiempo, hay viñetas algo toscas en relación con las expresiones de los protagonistas o sus movimientos, lo que estropea un poco la experiencia.
En relación con la historia y los protagonistas, me ha gustado mucho esta introducción de los mismos. En este tomo empiezan a conocerse y su relación se desarrolla con gran naturalidad, en ningún momento se siente forzada a pesar de ser un matrimonio de conveniencia. Kan y Lati son adorables, ambos son muy inocentes y amables, lo que refuerza que les cojas cariño. Esto se debe, en parte, a su juventud, pues ambos tienen 13 años, por lo que veremos el surgir de un tierno amor adolescentes.
Lo que me parece más interesante de este manga es el trasfondo cultural. El mangaka nos presenta parte de la antigua cultura tibetana a través de los personajes, enseñándonos como preparaban medicinas, tintes o recetas. Me ha gustado mucho descubrir parte de una cultura tan desconocida de una manera amena y entretenida.
Estoy deseando continuar la historia de Kan y Lati y ver cómo evoluciona su relación, acompañada del descubrimiento de pequeños detalles de una cultura tan lejana. Un tomo interesante que te deja con una sensación muy agradable y que resulta fascinante de leer.
Irbis.
El Tíbet, siglo XVIII. En un pueblo entre montañas vive Kan Shiba, un aprendiz de médico de 13 años de buen corazón y obsesionado con las plantas medicinales. Su vida transcurre entre recoger hierbas, preparar medicinas y ayudar a quienes lo necesitan. Un día, un grupo de comerciantes ambulantes llega al pueblo, acompañados de una hermosa muchacha: Lati Moshi. Para sorpresa del joven médico, resulta ser su prometida, que va a vivir en su casa hasta el día de la boda. ¿Es posible que surja un amor verdadero fruto de este matrimonio concertado?
Empezando por el arte del tomo, me ha parecido un poco ambivalente. Hay escenas preciosas y la vestimenta está llena de detalle, con ilustraciones delicadas de pequeños gestos de los personajes. Al mismo tiempo, hay viñetas algo toscas en relación con las expresiones de los protagonistas o sus movimientos, lo que estropea un poco la experiencia.
En relación con la historia y los protagonistas, me ha gustado mucho esta introducción de los mismos. En este tomo empiezan a conocerse y su relación se desarrolla con gran naturalidad, en ningún momento se siente forzada a pesar de ser un matrimonio de conveniencia. Kan y Lati son adorables, ambos son muy inocentes y amables, lo que refuerza que les cojas cariño. Esto se debe, en parte, a su juventud, pues ambos tienen 13 años, por lo que veremos el surgir de un tierno amor adolescentes.
Lo que me parece más interesante de este manga es el trasfondo cultural. El mangaka nos presenta parte de la antigua cultura tibetana a través de los personajes, enseñándonos como preparaban medicinas, tintes o recetas. Me ha gustado mucho descubrir parte de una cultura tan desconocida de una manera amena y entretenida.
Estoy deseando continuar la historia de Kan y Lati y ver cómo evoluciona su relación, acompañada del descubrimiento de pequeños detalles de una cultura tan lejana. Un tomo interesante que te deja con una sensación muy agradable y que resulta fascinante de leer.
Irbis.
December 21, 2018
The art is gorgeous!
March 2, 2019
* 2.5 stars
Blissful Land is a manga about a Tibetan family of doctors. Khang Zhipa is a 13-year-old doctor in training who is a bit of a goofball, obsessed with herbs and kind to everyone. One day a foreign party comes to visit his village, and with them a beautiful and sweet Moshi Rati who will stay with Khang Zhipa much longer than he could have ever anticipated.
Blissful Land is a delightful celebration of Tibetan culture, rich in nature, clothing and food details. I absolutely loved this part of the manga!
Also the characters are all sweet and kind, they care about each other and the village has a strong sense of community.
In mangas, the illustration style is very important for the story. Blissful lands is mostly drawn spectacularly with a lot of little details and beautiful textures everywhere. However, I was slightly frustrated how often Khang Zhipa's face was left unfinished. Having read a bunch of manga, I know well that usually having goggly eyes is a way to transmit emotion, but in Blissful Land I felt that it was a bit too usual. I started to feel like Khang Zhipa just was a goggly eyed person, and the 'normal' illustrations of him started to look odd. This was a bit confusing for me as a reader. And those goggly eyes kind of haunt me.
Although I liked the idea of Blissful Land, it had a huge problem: nothing happened. It was cute and nice to look at, but there is virtually no plot whatsoever. The characters barely communicate with each other and mostly we just look at Rati and Khang Zhipa picking herbs or see Khang Zhipa's little sister fight. I know it is pretty and has loads of great cultural elements, but dang I was bored. It took me a long time to finish this just because I kept spacing out while reading. Although I find the art intriguing, I don't see myself continuing this series.
Blissful Land is a manga about a Tibetan family of doctors. Khang Zhipa is a 13-year-old doctor in training who is a bit of a goofball, obsessed with herbs and kind to everyone. One day a foreign party comes to visit his village, and with them a beautiful and sweet Moshi Rati who will stay with Khang Zhipa much longer than he could have ever anticipated.
Blissful Land is a delightful celebration of Tibetan culture, rich in nature, clothing and food details. I absolutely loved this part of the manga!
Also the characters are all sweet and kind, they care about each other and the village has a strong sense of community.
In mangas, the illustration style is very important for the story. Blissful lands is mostly drawn spectacularly with a lot of little details and beautiful textures everywhere. However, I was slightly frustrated how often Khang Zhipa's face was left unfinished. Having read a bunch of manga, I know well that usually having goggly eyes is a way to transmit emotion, but in Blissful Land I felt that it was a bit too usual. I started to feel like Khang Zhipa just was a goggly eyed person, and the 'normal' illustrations of him started to look odd. This was a bit confusing for me as a reader. And those goggly eyes kind of haunt me.
Although I liked the idea of Blissful Land, it had a huge problem: nothing happened. It was cute and nice to look at, but there is virtually no plot whatsoever. The characters barely communicate with each other and mostly we just look at Rati and Khang Zhipa picking herbs or see Khang Zhipa's little sister fight. I know it is pretty and has loads of great cultural elements, but dang I was bored. It took me a long time to finish this just because I kept spacing out while reading. Although I find the art intriguing, I don't see myself continuing this series.
September 12, 2021
Es una historia muy Mona con un dibujo precioso. De esas en que no hay malvados y solo dejan la vida pasar. Sin embargo, me chirría el tema matrimonio concertado. Los niños tienen 13 años y que ya lo den todo por hecho sin plantearse nada... No sé, mentalidad de primer mundo del siglo XXI supongo, pienso demasiado.
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December 5, 2018
Khang Zhipa is a 13-year-old doctor living in 19th century Tibet. He's obsessed with his herbs and making everyone feel better and happy, but so focused on his studies and learning and plants that he doesn't realize that the pretty new bride living at his house is his fiancee until it's painfully spelled out to him.
Luckily, Rati is patient, kind and empathetic, and yearning to fit in with her new family.
Together, maybe she and Khang Zhipa can find happiness.
~
I saw this pop up on the NetGalley feed last month, and while I generally don't read much manga, this was was interesting because it takes places in 18th century Tibet.
The illustrations in this are breathtaking, and honestly, Tibet is the main character in this story. I sped through the interpersonal relationships between Khang Zhipa and Rati (because they were kinda boring) to hone in on the background.
Most panels are painstakingly detailed, providing a wealth of history and home. I also loved the clothing details—particularly the juxtaposition of Rati's ornate attire and Khang Zhipa and his family, which reinforces the fact she is literally a stranger from another land (and that she's a dyer and cloth-maker).
The relationships are okay, but feel very similar to a lot of other manga that I've read (this is why I rated it three stars instead of four). Same with the characters. I did like that Khang Zhipa was so focused on helping people despite his over-empathetic soul (he gets squeamish over injuries because he keeps imagining how much pain people are in), and his little sister Pema's getting-int0-everything nature.
The highlight, once again, is Tibet itself. From the breathtaking mountains overshadowing flower-filled valleys, to the villages with their long fields and sturdy buildings, to the many herbs and plants and animals and people—it's depicted as a beautiful, beautiful place where people and nature work together.
Also, it's almost breakfast here and all of the food looked really good.
There was
so
much
food
I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.
Luckily, Rati is patient, kind and empathetic, and yearning to fit in with her new family.
Together, maybe she and Khang Zhipa can find happiness.
~
I saw this pop up on the NetGalley feed last month, and while I generally don't read much manga, this was was interesting because it takes places in 18th century Tibet.
The illustrations in this are breathtaking, and honestly, Tibet is the main character in this story. I sped through the interpersonal relationships between Khang Zhipa and Rati (because they were kinda boring) to hone in on the background.
Most panels are painstakingly detailed, providing a wealth of history and home. I also loved the clothing details—particularly the juxtaposition of Rati's ornate attire and Khang Zhipa and his family, which reinforces the fact she is literally a stranger from another land (and that she's a dyer and cloth-maker).
The relationships are okay, but feel very similar to a lot of other manga that I've read (this is why I rated it three stars instead of four). Same with the characters. I did like that Khang Zhipa was so focused on helping people despite his over-empathetic soul (he gets squeamish over injuries because he keeps imagining how much pain people are in), and his little sister Pema's getting-int0-everything nature.
The highlight, once again, is Tibet itself. From the breathtaking mountains overshadowing flower-filled valleys, to the villages with their long fields and sturdy buildings, to the many herbs and plants and animals and people—it's depicted as a beautiful, beautiful place where people and nature work together.
Also, it's almost breakfast here and all of the food looked really good.
There was
so
much
food
I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.
November 29, 2018
Set in 18th Century Tibet, this is a nostalgic look back at a simpler time.
This is almost a medication on work and life. The story is very simple, Khang Zhipa, a doctor's apprentice meets his betrothed Moshi Rati. Up until then, he has only been interested in herbs, and after, he still is, but he thinks Rati is cute, and enjoys her company.
The illustrations are gorgeous and it makes me wonder how women and men moved around in such beautiful clothing, without snagging them, or ruining them out in the yak fields.
There is no tension in this story, just the beautiful story of two people falling in love. Along the way we get to learn about the food they eat, and the herbs used for medicine.
A lovely pleasant read.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This is almost a medication on work and life. The story is very simple, Khang Zhipa, a doctor's apprentice meets his betrothed Moshi Rati. Up until then, he has only been interested in herbs, and after, he still is, but he thinks Rati is cute, and enjoys her company.
The illustrations are gorgeous and it makes me wonder how women and men moved around in such beautiful clothing, without snagging them, or ruining them out in the yak fields.
There is no tension in this story, just the beautiful story of two people falling in love. Along the way we get to learn about the food they eat, and the herbs used for medicine.
A lovely pleasant read.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
December 9, 2018
I received a free copy of this eBook from The author, Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Khang Zhipa is thirteen years old and is training to be a doctor . When a Bridal party stops by his family's inn and apothecary, he meets his bride to be who quickly moves in to live with them. Will he survive? Read on and find out for yourself.
This is a pretty good slice of life manga which is the first of a series. If you enjoy slice of life historical manga, be sure to check this book out wherever manga books are sold.
Khang Zhipa is thirteen years old and is training to be a doctor . When a Bridal party stops by his family's inn and apothecary, he meets his bride to be who quickly moves in to live with them. Will he survive? Read on and find out for yourself.
This is a pretty good slice of life manga which is the first of a series. If you enjoy slice of life historical manga, be sure to check this book out wherever manga books are sold.
March 10, 2022
Lorsque j’ai vu cette sortie, j’ai de suite été intriguée. Au premier abord, ça avait l’air d’être un manga incroyablement beau à lire avec une histoire passionnante à suivre. Je trouvais la couverture tellement belle, j’avais vraiment envie de me plonger dedans. Et bien résultat, j’ai eu un gros coup de coeur pour ce premier tome et je suis déjà très très impatiente de découvrir la suite de cette merveilleuse histoire. J’ai été entièrement conquise par cet univers que j’ai trouvé si beau, si passionnant à découvrir. Je suis vraiment ravie d’avoir pu découvrir ce premier tome et surtout il me tarde de lire la suite.
On se trouve au Tibet durant le XVIIIème siècle. Dans un village qui se trouve au milieu des montagnes, se trouve un jeune garçon du nom de Kang Zhipa, un apprenti médecin. Il ba faire la connaissance de sa fiancée venue d’une contrée lointaine. Pour ces deux jeunes futurs mariés, tendres mais aussi très naïfs, apprendre à se connaître est déjà une belle aventure. Pas à pas, au rythme des cueillettes d’herbes médicinales ou encore à la préparation de remèdes ou encore des plats traditionnels se tisse le récit du quotidien chaleureux d’une terre qu’on dirait bénie par les Dieux.
J’ai vraiment été conquise tout d’abord par le style graphique de ce manga. C’est une vraie petite merveille pour les yeux. J’ai adoré les traits fins lors des paysages ou encore dans les habits des personnages. C’est vraiment un manga magnifique et déjà rien que pour ça j’ai eu un énorme coup de coeur. J’ai également été conquise par l’histoire. Suivre cet apprenti médecin qui finit par faire la rencontre de sa jeune fiancée, les voir tisser petit à petit une jolie amitié, j’ai vraiment beaucoup aimé. C’était vraiment très beau à lire. Certes, ce n’est pas forcément le manga où il se passe un tas d’action, mais malgré ça, c’est une très belle histoire qui nous embarque page après page.
Concernant les personnages, j’ai beaucoup aimé Kang Zhipa. On voit qu’il est passionné par la médecine, si bien qu’une fois qu’il est lancé sur ce sujet, il est difficile de l’arrêter. Et ça se voit même dans son regard qu’il est absolument passionné. J’ai également beaucoup aimé le personnage de Lati, sa fiancée. Elle est adorable et surtout, elle prend beaucoup de plaisir à écouter Kang lorsqu’il parle. Bien qu’ils sont censé se marier un peu plus tard, ils apprennent doucement à se connaitre et une très belle amitié commence entre les deux. J’aime vraiment beaucoup voir leur relation évoluer comme elle le fait. J’ai également beaucoup aimé le personnage de Pema, la petite soeur de Kang. Elle est si mignonne et surtout si adorable!
Ce premier tome est vraiment une belle réussite pour moi. Ce premier tome m’a entièrement conquise et j’ai tellement hâte de découvrir la suite! L’univers est passionnant, l’ambiance calme et reposante qui se dégage est hyper agréable, les personnages sont attachants. Cette histoire est vraiment belle et ce même graphiquement parlant. J’ai été conquise et je suis déjà très impatiente de pouvoir découvrir la suite.
On se trouve au Tibet durant le XVIIIème siècle. Dans un village qui se trouve au milieu des montagnes, se trouve un jeune garçon du nom de Kang Zhipa, un apprenti médecin. Il ba faire la connaissance de sa fiancée venue d’une contrée lointaine. Pour ces deux jeunes futurs mariés, tendres mais aussi très naïfs, apprendre à se connaître est déjà une belle aventure. Pas à pas, au rythme des cueillettes d’herbes médicinales ou encore à la préparation de remèdes ou encore des plats traditionnels se tisse le récit du quotidien chaleureux d’une terre qu’on dirait bénie par les Dieux.
J’ai vraiment été conquise tout d’abord par le style graphique de ce manga. C’est une vraie petite merveille pour les yeux. J’ai adoré les traits fins lors des paysages ou encore dans les habits des personnages. C’est vraiment un manga magnifique et déjà rien que pour ça j’ai eu un énorme coup de coeur. J’ai également été conquise par l’histoire. Suivre cet apprenti médecin qui finit par faire la rencontre de sa jeune fiancée, les voir tisser petit à petit une jolie amitié, j’ai vraiment beaucoup aimé. C’était vraiment très beau à lire. Certes, ce n’est pas forcément le manga où il se passe un tas d’action, mais malgré ça, c’est une très belle histoire qui nous embarque page après page.
Concernant les personnages, j’ai beaucoup aimé Kang Zhipa. On voit qu’il est passionné par la médecine, si bien qu’une fois qu’il est lancé sur ce sujet, il est difficile de l’arrêter. Et ça se voit même dans son regard qu’il est absolument passionné. J’ai également beaucoup aimé le personnage de Lati, sa fiancée. Elle est adorable et surtout, elle prend beaucoup de plaisir à écouter Kang lorsqu’il parle. Bien qu’ils sont censé se marier un peu plus tard, ils apprennent doucement à se connaitre et une très belle amitié commence entre les deux. J’aime vraiment beaucoup voir leur relation évoluer comme elle le fait. J’ai également beaucoup aimé le personnage de Pema, la petite soeur de Kang. Elle est si mignonne et surtout si adorable!
Ce premier tome est vraiment une belle réussite pour moi. Ce premier tome m’a entièrement conquise et j’ai tellement hâte de découvrir la suite! L’univers est passionnant, l’ambiance calme et reposante qui se dégage est hyper agréable, les personnages sont attachants. Cette histoire est vraiment belle et ce même graphiquement parlant. J’ai été conquise et je suis déjà très impatiente de pouvoir découvrir la suite.
November 28, 2018
Blissful Land is a story of a young apprenticed doctor who has a passion for medicinal herbs, and the quiet life he and his family enjoy in a small and remote village. It begins with a young bride (his betrothed) being left with his family so that she can meet her future partner. This is essentially, the scenario, but the story, the romance, and the tension of this story are fairly absent. This is not unusual for iyashikei. The purpose of iyashikei is to focus on the minute activity of peaceful everyday life. This is an escapist type reading experience where you should come away fully exposed to the people, the place, the pace and the emotion of a particular life.
I think Ichimon Izumi does a good job of capturing this iyashikei essence, with their effective use of art. The artwork conveys the vast landscapes of the Tibetan country, as well as the minute details of Tibetan fashion, architecture, and everyday life producing a full picture of a time and place. It was a very calming reading experience.
For the most part, I really enjoyed the art, but I did find some of the expressions a bit strange or jarring. I feel like these expressions were there to highlight the difference between a “Tibetan” and “Japanese” character, almost to make them seem more foreign. It didn’t work for me, instead it gave a constant surprised expression to the main character which was confusing. Or I could interpret his empty round eyes as an expression of his emptiness. Either way, it was a strange choice.
Overall, this was a cute manga. It doesn’t appear that it will become overly complicated, or deal with difficult themes. But, because of it’s structure, I’m not sure how long this series can sustain itself and remain interesting. By the end of the volume, we were introduced to a secondary character whose presence could revitalize the series. I have high hopes, and looking forward to reading more.
I would recommend this for fans of: A Bride’s Story (By Kaoru Mori), or Sweetness and Lightning (By Gido Amagakure)
Thanks to NetGalley for providing a digital copy for review.
I think Ichimon Izumi does a good job of capturing this iyashikei essence, with their effective use of art. The artwork conveys the vast landscapes of the Tibetan country, as well as the minute details of Tibetan fashion, architecture, and everyday life producing a full picture of a time and place. It was a very calming reading experience.
For the most part, I really enjoyed the art, but I did find some of the expressions a bit strange or jarring. I feel like these expressions were there to highlight the difference between a “Tibetan” and “Japanese” character, almost to make them seem more foreign. It didn’t work for me, instead it gave a constant surprised expression to the main character which was confusing. Or I could interpret his empty round eyes as an expression of his emptiness. Either way, it was a strange choice.
Overall, this was a cute manga. It doesn’t appear that it will become overly complicated, or deal with difficult themes. But, because of it’s structure, I’m not sure how long this series can sustain itself and remain interesting. By the end of the volume, we were introduced to a secondary character whose presence could revitalize the series. I have high hopes, and looking forward to reading more.
I would recommend this for fans of: A Bride’s Story (By Kaoru Mori), or Sweetness and Lightning (By Gido Amagakure)
Thanks to NetGalley for providing a digital copy for review.
January 28, 2023
Me regalaron este manga en mi cumpleaños, y lo adoro.
Es de una temática muy cozy, ideal para leer en una tardecita, (y encargar el resto de los tomos).
No soy de leer mangas (no me gusta acumular demasiado), pero colecciones de pocos tomos sí que me gusta tenerlos. Es una de esas historias luminosas, que te ponen de buen humor y te dejan el corazón calentito.
Tengo que conseguir el resto de los tomos...
Es de una temática muy cozy, ideal para leer en una tardecita, (y encargar el resto de los tomos).
No soy de leer mangas (no me gusta acumular demasiado), pero colecciones de pocos tomos sí que me gusta tenerlos. Es una de esas historias luminosas, que te ponen de buen humor y te dejan el corazón calentito.
Tengo que conseguir el resto de los tomos...
November 9, 2020
Me ha parecido muy mono por los personajes y la pareja protagonista, e interesante por la cultura tan diferente que muestra, pero tampoco me ha parecido especialmente reseñable, sin altibajos ni cambios que te mantengan enganchada. El dibujo es bonito, sin más.
A ver los siguientes tomos.
A ver los siguientes tomos.
February 13, 2021
Aunque la ambientación rural tibetana del siglo XVIII me parece muy interesante, a la trama le falta chicha. No tiene nudo, no plantea ningún conflicto ni nada que enganche para continuar leyéndolo, así que abandono esta serie aquí.
October 8, 2023
La verdad es que el tema del matrimonio concertado no es mi cup of tea por Razones Evidentes, pero bueno... A pesar de todo es una historia muy bonita, muy dulce y estoy aprendiendo muchísimo de la cultura tibetana. Lo acabaré porque, a pesar de todo, me da una energía súper relajadita y mona.
December 2, 2018
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Blissful Land is a gentle slice-of-life manga set in 18th century Tibet. It features the usual slice-of-life ingredients: sweet main characters, a community/village of gentle souls supporting them, and the dealings with every day life. Yes, it is idealized; but this is manga and you aren't reading for the realism.Story: 13 year old potential herbalist Khang Zhipa is surprised to find a girl brought to the village on the back of a tradesman - the traditional way of transporting a potential bride to her new home. The girl, Rati, is sweet and pretty and very helpful around the house. Zhipa is curious about her but really, he is completely obsessed with his medicinal herbs and succeeding his father as the village doctor. Zhipa may be oblivious to girls but there is always something going on in the village that will help him to get to know his Rati better.
The premise of the story is simple: Zhipa is completely preoccupied with his herbs and then finds he has been affianced to Rati and she is staying with the family until the wedding. So the two will slowly learn about each other: Rati's love of dyes and textiles and Zhipa's obsession with herbs. Meanwhile, Zhipa will care for the villagers and they will bring all kinds of slice-of-life issues he will have to solve/cure.
The illustrations are lovely and although no one is going to take this as a true historical, it is an enjoyable read. Sometimes, it is nice to get lost in another time and era and the simpler times therein. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
November 27, 2018
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Blissful Land is a charming manga set in 18th century Tibet. It follows a young man, Khang Zhipa, who is training to be a healer. Khang's life is interrupted when a girl is brought to stay at his house while waiting to be married to her fiance... as it turns out, she's been promised to marry Khang.
I thought this was a simple and sweet story. The plot is very low-key and relaxed - each chapter gives a "slice-of-life" look into Khang's life. As the plot progresses, Khang and his bride-to-be get to know each other better, and the reader in turn learns something about Tibetan life. I was really drawn into the story by this aspect - I know next to nothing about Tibetan history and culture, so it was interesting to get a little peek into that. The art and character designs were also very captivating.
If I have any complaints, I hope we get to learn more about each character. Khang is the character who develops the most, and it would be nice to learn more about his bride or his family members.
Overall, this was a charming cozy story, and a perfect book to choose for more lighthearted reading.
Blissful Land is a charming manga set in 18th century Tibet. It follows a young man, Khang Zhipa, who is training to be a healer. Khang's life is interrupted when a girl is brought to stay at his house while waiting to be married to her fiance... as it turns out, she's been promised to marry Khang.
I thought this was a simple and sweet story. The plot is very low-key and relaxed - each chapter gives a "slice-of-life" look into Khang's life. As the plot progresses, Khang and his bride-to-be get to know each other better, and the reader in turn learns something about Tibetan life. I was really drawn into the story by this aspect - I know next to nothing about Tibetan history and culture, so it was interesting to get a little peek into that. The art and character designs were also very captivating.
If I have any complaints, I hope we get to learn more about each character. Khang is the character who develops the most, and it would be nice to learn more about his bride or his family members.
Overall, this was a charming cozy story, and a perfect book to choose for more lighthearted reading.
April 10, 2024
Wspaniała manga! Idealny balans wszystkiego. Jest zabawna, urocza, interesująca. Pięknie narysowana i tak dobrze zorganizowana na stronie. Wszystko jest takie czytelne i dobrze ogarnięte.
Te wytrzeszczone oczy mnie rozwalały. xD
Te wytrzeszczone oczy mnie rozwalały. xD
June 6, 2022
Ok, but a little bland.
November 14, 2022
Time for some peaceful disposition!
We’ve seen the land of late 19th century Turkey in Otoyomegatari, now how about Tibet in 18th century A.D.? Is it different?
The story revolved around Kan Shiba, a 13 yo doctor-in-training and his daily life in a hilly village of rural Tibet. One day, he set eyes upon a beautiful bride-to-be, Mosh Rati, who happened to pass by his village on the way to her marriage. He fell in love in an instant, but what could he do?
We’ve seen the land of late 19th century Turkey in Otoyomegatari, now how about Tibet in 18th century A.D.? Is it different?
The story revolved around Kan Shiba, a 13 yo doctor-in-training and his daily life in a hilly village of rural Tibet. One day, he set eyes upon a beautiful bride-to-be, Mosh Rati, who happened to pass by his village on the way to her marriage. He fell in love in an instant, but what could he do?
September 4, 2024
Blissful Land is, like its name suggests, a comfy slice-of-life manga with an idyllic setting in 18th century Tibet. It is the story of a 13-year old boy who is a doctor's (his father) apprentice, and who loves everything there is about herbs, and healing and seeing people happy in his village. So, the story is also pretty much relaxed, just telling us about the life in his village, his surprising new bride that was arranged by his parents, Rati (another teen like him who has a passion for dyeing and weaving) and their slowly building friendship (romance is pretty much non-existent in this manga).
The best part of the manga may be the soothing atmosphere it creates! Like, I normally don't like meandering plots, or the ones where there is not direction, but here I was like - go on, I am just going to relax and imagine myself in the lush mountainous landscape of Tibet. The artwork also shows a lot of care towards the costumes, the food, the culture - there's even sort of a mini-guide at the end - and it is all beautiful with the right amount of detail. The only thing odd may be the weird expressions at times - at most times, people are just smiling, smiling and then there's Khang Zhipa with his owl-eyes, and lost expressions when he is flustered or thinking about herbs, respectively.
On the whole, though, this is a nice relaxing manga you can entertain yourself with.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Kodansha Comics, via Netgalley.
The best part of the manga may be the soothing atmosphere it creates! Like, I normally don't like meandering plots, or the ones where there is not direction, but here I was like - go on, I am just going to relax and imagine myself in the lush mountainous landscape of Tibet. The artwork also shows a lot of care towards the costumes, the food, the culture - there's even sort of a mini-guide at the end - and it is all beautiful with the right amount of detail. The only thing odd may be the weird expressions at times - at most times, people are just smiling, smiling and then there's Khang Zhipa with his owl-eyes, and lost expressions when he is flustered or thinking about herbs, respectively.
On the whole, though, this is a nice relaxing manga you can entertain yourself with.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Kodansha Comics, via Netgalley.
January 9, 2019
Blissful Land - volume one is a slow-paced, historical slice of life manga with romantic undertones. Set in 18th century Tibet, we follow Kang Zhipa, a 13-year-old doctor in training as he goes about his daily village life.
Soon Kang discovers he is to be betrothed to Moshi Rati, a perfect, beautiful young woman with a passion for cloth-dyeing and a love of weaving.
There isn't really too much to say about the first volume of Blissful Land, as not too much happens. There is little conflict, characters appear widely flawless (although Kang's sister is stubborn, she has a good heart; Rati herself may be a little forgetful at times, but is generally a little too good to be true), and there's no real driving storyline.
If you are a fan of historical romances or slice-of-life manga, this could be a series worth checking out. If you're looking for something with a more compelling plot, meaningful character development, or memorable relationships, I wouldn't put this one at the top of your reading list I'm afraid.
Soon Kang discovers he is to be betrothed to Moshi Rati, a perfect, beautiful young woman with a passion for cloth-dyeing and a love of weaving.
There isn't really too much to say about the first volume of Blissful Land, as not too much happens. There is little conflict, characters appear widely flawless (although Kang's sister is stubborn, she has a good heart; Rati herself may be a little forgetful at times, but is generally a little too good to be true), and there's no real driving storyline.
If you are a fan of historical romances or slice-of-life manga, this could be a series worth checking out. If you're looking for something with a more compelling plot, meaningful character development, or memorable relationships, I wouldn't put this one at the top of your reading list I'm afraid.
March 1, 2019
ARC Review: Received for free via Netgalley for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
CW: child marriages
This was cute! The art and the characters made me love this so much. I love how excited Khang Zipha is about his herbs and being a doctor. And I love all the characters around them, like his fiancée and his little sister.
I think the one thing that made me iffy about this is how young Khang Zipha and Moshi Rati are when they get engaged. But at least they're still portrayed as kids, and although Rati's whole world changes so she can live with her husband-to-be's family, she isn't expected to be too wifey.
If I'm being honest, the only time I remembered that the pair was engaged was if it was mentioned, otherwise they acted as two young people growing a friendship together which I appreciated.
CW: child marriages
This was cute! The art and the characters made me love this so much. I love how excited Khang Zipha is about his herbs and being a doctor. And I love all the characters around them, like his fiancée and his little sister.
I think the one thing that made me iffy about this is how young Khang Zipha and Moshi Rati are when they get engaged. But at least they're still portrayed as kids, and although Rati's whole world changes so she can live with her husband-to-be's family, she isn't expected to be too wifey.
If I'm being honest, the only time I remembered that the pair was engaged was if it was mentioned, otherwise they acted as two young people growing a friendship together which I appreciated.
August 29, 2022
3,5/5
Un manga muy tranquilo y bastante tierno. Lo mejor es el apartado visual, los paisajes y las ropas, así como el diseño de personajes. Los apuntes finales sobre cultura tibetana de la época también fueron bienvenidos. Me encantaría saber más del clan al que pertenece la futura novia.
No ocurre realmente nada más allá de su premisa, pero vemos el día a día de los personajes. Me gustaría que hubiese algo más de profundidad y conflicto (por ejemplo, cuando el protagonista tiene ciertas dudas sobre si su prometida está a gusto con él o no, o cuando ella siente mucha nostalgia de su pueblo son temas interesantes que debieron tratarse más largamente).
En definitiva es un manga tranquilo y pausado para tomarse un respiro, e invita a conocer más la cultura tibetana (aunque hasta qué punto el manga es fiel históricamente, no sabría decirlo).
Un manga muy tranquilo y bastante tierno. Lo mejor es el apartado visual, los paisajes y las ropas, así como el diseño de personajes. Los apuntes finales sobre cultura tibetana de la época también fueron bienvenidos. Me encantaría saber más del clan al que pertenece la futura novia.
No ocurre realmente nada más allá de su premisa, pero vemos el día a día de los personajes. Me gustaría que hubiese algo más de profundidad y conflicto (por ejemplo, cuando el protagonista tiene ciertas dudas sobre si su prometida está a gusto con él o no, o cuando ella siente mucha nostalgia de su pueblo son temas interesantes que debieron tratarse más largamente).
En definitiva es un manga tranquilo y pausado para tomarse un respiro, e invita a conocer más la cultura tibetana (aunque hasta qué punto el manga es fiel históricamente, no sabría decirlo).
May 6, 2023
Aquesta sèrie em va cridar molt l'atenció a la biblioteca per les il·lustracions tan precioses i perquè no tenia cap referència sobre l'ambientació (Tibet, segle XVIII). El punt fort és justament aquest: la descoberta d'una cultura poc coneguda aquí a través d'uns dibuixos de paisatges espectaculars, del dia a dia d'un poble, de l'artesania, els oficis i costums de l'època. El punt de partida és un matrimoni forçat (premissa que detesto, però que no critico en aquest cas perquè té rigor històric i no es tracta amb cap malícia) i per ara és un slice of life sense gaire acció... Veurem com avança, molt cuqui! :3
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