The Sword of Kaigen
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Pros
- It avoids the “love it/hate it” split that drags down other entries. While it's not universally considered best, it's almost universally respected.
- Devastating, beautifully written, and emotionally wrecking.
- The Sword of Kaigen
- The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang
- For fiction, *The Sword of Kaigen* by M.L. Wang. It will not feel like it's going to be about grief but when it gets there it's perhaps the most helpful reflection on grief and recovering as a family I've ever read
Cons
- I know Sword of Kaigen is beloved, but I tried to read it, and the first chapter just felt like aimless, trivial chitchat amongst a few of teenagers, in a pseudo-Japanese-inspired setting. It was like fingernails on a blackboard, so I ju...
- If you're a fan of the relationship-focused dramatic storytelling of Robin Hobb's **Realm of the Elderlings** series, **The Sword of Kaigen** by ML Wang, or HBO's **Succession** TV show, I think you will enjoy this series.
Sentiment
11 positive (85%) · 1 mixed (8%) · 1 negative (8%)
Trust + time weighted score: +77% · raw score 77%
What redditors said (10 of 13)
I know Sword of Kaigen is beloved, but I tried to read it, and the first chapter just felt like aimless, trivial chitchat amongst a few of teenagers, in a pseudo-Japanese-inspired setting. It was like fingernails on a blackboard, so I just couldn't continue.
It avoids the “love it/hate it” split that drags down other entries. While it's not universally considered best, it's almost universally respected.
Devastating, beautifully written, and emotionally wrecking.
The Sword of Kaigen
The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang
For fiction, *The Sword of Kaigen* by M.L. Wang. It will not feel like it's going to be about grief but when it gets there it's perhaps the most helpful reflection on grief and recovering as a family I've ever read
Different vibe but you may also like The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang.
The Sword of Kaigen & Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L Wang.
If you're a fan of the relationship-focused dramatic storytelling of Robin Hobb's **Realm of the Elderlings** series, **The Sword of Kaigen** by ML Wang, or HBO's **Succession** TV show, I think you will enjoy this series.
If you're a fan of the relationship-focused dramatic storytelling of ... **The Sword of Kaigen** by ML Wang
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