{"product_id":"9781908007087","title":"The Sweet Years Vol. 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Years of Sweetness Vol. 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this second volume of Jiro Taniguchi’s acclaimed series, the relationship between Tsukiko and the teacher enters a phase of uncertainty. The daily routine of their meetings at the tavern is clouded by doubts and the need to reaffirm their feelings. A masterpiece of graphic storytelling that explores the nuances of love and friendship in adulthood with sensitivity and maturity, offering a profound reflection on human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukiko returns to the tavern where she usually meets the teacher, but the dynamic between the two has become tense. Their relationship, which until now had moved in a terrain of friendship and complicity, seems to have reached a stalemate. Insecurities surface, and feelings that were previously implicit need to be confronted. Through panels of serene beauty and a measured narrative, Taniguchi portrays the delicate process of making emotional decisions and the difficulty of expressing what one truly feels when the fear of losing it all stands in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of a romantic relationship in maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and silence as forms of emotional expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming doubt and reaffirming feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of small daily rituals, like dinner at the tavern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fear of change and vulnerability in affective relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of adult graphic novels who seek intimate stories with a slow pace and a deep emotional charge. Especially indicated for those who enjoy the works of Jiro Taniguchi and narratives that explore the complexities of love, loneliness, and human relationships from a realistic and moving perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the sensitivity and unique narrative style of Jiro Taniguchi, a master of seinen manga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that invites reflection on one's own relationships and emotional communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visually captivating reading experience, with detailed drawings full of nuance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe continuation of a story that captivates through its honesty and the depth of its characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: TANIGUCHI, JIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PONENT MON EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS: SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS, ROLE-PLAYING GAMES, WAR GAMES AND MANAGEMENT GAMES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TANIGUCHI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition Date: September 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 540 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second volume of \"The Years of Sweetness\" consolidates Taniguchi’s mastery in narrating the subtleties of the human heart. The work is especially interesting for its target audience due to its ability to address romantic conflict without melodrama, with an elegance and truth that make it a necessary read for lovers of auteur graphic novels. It is a key piece for understanding the evolution of the protagonists' relationship and a perfect example of how comics can be a vehicle for the most sensitive literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405706453339,"sku":"9781908007087","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978190800708.jpg?v=1781830609","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9781908007087","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}