Vagabond, Volume 1 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond, Volume 1

バガボンド / Vagabond #1

Takehiko Inoue

248 pages • first pub 1999 (view editions)

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Vagabond, Volume 1 is ideal for readers drawn to intense character-driven journeys that explore ambition, violence, and self-discovery through raw, historical storytelling.

Description

Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-blooded killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. This is...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 943 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 81%

dark: 60%

tense: 46%

emotional: 26%

reflective: 25%

inspiring: 24%

challenging: 14%

mysterious: 12%

hopeful: 10%

sad: 9%

funny: 8%

informative: 6%

relaxing: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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