![]() ![]() Its “narrative” is episodic with no real plot. Some readers will probably get tired of the book’s slow, deliberate pace. Although I didn’t care much for the character designs in the book, my favorite character overall was the pet dog whose personality and antics frequently stole the show. ![]() The drawings of the environments are finely detailed, which overcomes and even complements the potential blandness of the black and white colors. Similar to author and illustrator Jiro Taniguchi’s other book, Furari, the artwork sells the book and its message. Enjoying the moment, especially the quiet ones, is this book’s message, and it’s a timely one for this day and age. Some, almost wordless, interactions between the protagonist and strangers or his wife gently break up the pacing when things get monotonous. ![]() It’s just a man walking about Japan, in a city, park, and forest and enjoying what he observes around him. The beauty of The Walking Man is its leisurely pacing. Along the way, we see how quiet moments are not only easy to find but important to our quality of life. Readers tag along with him, walking about the neighborhood, hiking up a mountain, traveling to the sea, enjoying the scenery and living in the moment. In The Walking Man, our nameless protagonist frequently takes walks during quiet interludes in his busy life. Treasuring the little moments in life enhances our daily experiences. ![]()
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