The Four Encounters by Osamu Tezuka

The Four Encounters

Buddha #2

Osamu Tezuka

411 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

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For readers fascinated by the life and teachings of the Buddha, and those interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of ancient India, The Four Encounters by Osamu Tezuka offers a captivating and absorbing journey through the formative years of the spiritual leader's life, as he navigates the complexities of privilege, morality, and self-discovery.

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This second volume of the fictional biography of Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha, covers his upbringing and early manhood. Unhappy with the injustice of the caste system, the prince leaves his life of luxury to find a way to fight it. He marries and fa...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 515 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 81%

emotional: 45%

reflective: 45%

challenging: 36%

dark: 36%

funny: 36%

lighthearted: 36%

hopeful: 27%

informative: 27%

tense: 27%

inspiring: 18%

mysterious: 18%

sad: 18%

Pace

63% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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