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Three stars because while I appreciated learning about art and the graphic novel was beautifully drawn, the faint hints of plot were just distracting enough to take away some enjoyment from the aforementioned things.

heidenkind's review against another edition

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3.0

More like 2.5 stars. I loved the artwork, but the story was pretty thin and not exactly original.

aoosterwyk's review against another edition

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4.0

Taniguchi takes us on a fevered tour of the Louvre and art history. Various western artists are introduced and their affect on Japanese art and artists is highlighted. The Winged Victory of Samothrace plays the part of Muse as Taniguchi moves through art and time.
The final chapter is about the Louvre staff moving the collection to safety, just before the Nazi invasion of France. I learned a lot from this book and it was really interesting.

carloseduardosilva's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

ritaconstantino's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

beverlie's review against another edition

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adventurous informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

magratajostiernos's review against another edition

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3.0

3,5/5

Bonita historia y sobretodo precioso el arte y el recorrido Histórico que hace del Louvre… pero se me ha hecho corto, y me ha sabido a poco.

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