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Claudine Paperback – June 26, 2018

by Riyoko Ikeda (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
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The classic LGBT+ story by the creative master of Rose of Versailles! Born as “Claudine” in a female-assigned body that doesn’t reflect the man inside, this heart-wrenching story follows Claudine through life, pain, and the love of several women. Master shoujo mangaka Riyoko Ikeda explores gender and sexuality in early twentieth century France in this powerful tale about identity, culture, and self-acceptance.
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  1. Print length
    104 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Seven Seas
  4. Publication date
    June 26, 2018
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    5.88 x 0.36 x 8.29 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1626928916
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1626928916
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Riyoko Ikeda, part of the Year 24 Group, is one of the pioneers of shoujo manga in Japan, and was additionally awarded the French Legion of Honour in 2009. Her 40+ year career is most defined by her influential epic The Rose of Versailles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seven Seas (June 26, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1626928916
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1626928916
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 0.36 x 8.29 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Cole
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story and art
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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This book is amazing. The art and plot are so beautiful and intense and it feels so good to read such a real sad story of someone struggling with love and being transgender. 10/10
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Maria B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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So happy with this purchase, however, the quality of the book is weak, unfortunately, the pages started to peel off eventually. Still is a 10/10 purchase because is a beautiful book, I knew from the beginning that this was a sad story since is Riyoko Ikeda, but is a great LGBTQ book that I love and treasure. Thank you.
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Ian Tarleton
5.0 out of 5 stars As puctured
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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Nice shiny cover
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Eldweena
5.0 out of 5 stars An elegant page-turner that fills a gap in the manga world
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018
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I was unable to put this book down and it's one I'll enjoy reading again and again. The artwork is gorgeous, and I have to say I really love the gilded silver title on the front cover. There are two full-color illustrations inside the book, which is tall for a manga but pretty thin. I noticed a lot of reviewers on Goodreads were slamming this book for its brevity, but I think it is a well-charted tale and enjoyed the pacing.

Claudine is portrayed as an attractive, charismatic youth whom women flock towards but do not commit to. He seems pretty solid in his masculine identity and is hurt when he hears, time and time again, that he can't be with the woman he loves because he's "a girl." His story is primarily about the women he becomes involved with throughout his life: his first love, a house maid, whose relationship with Claudine comprises half the book; his affair with a teacher at his university; and his finally actualized relationship when he is able to live with the woman he loves more than any before her. Then there is his childhood friend, who is the only person who consistently "gets" Claudine and loves him unconditionally; however, she is so obnoxious and two-faced that Claudine never considers a relationship with her and the reader understands why. We also meet Claudine's parents and brothers, and each of these characters is integral to the main plot.

Claudine's story is told through his psychologist's narration. His mother sends him to therapy multiple times in the book to try and sort out whatever is wrong with her "daughter." The reader will be pleased to find the psychologist appropriately identifies Claudine as a trans man and they actually become good friends.

Though the ending was exactly as one might expect of this genre, the journey was worth the pain. This is one of only two manga that has ever made me cry.
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Ameera
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Riyoko Ikeda Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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Another Riyoko Ikeda masterpiece! I grew up with The Rose of Versailles and Older Brother (oniisama). This one I did not know about and found it incidentally on Amazon. Enjoyed reading it. Typical Riyoko Ikeda: intense, controversial and moving. Highly recommended!
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Martha
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
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Good short story
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Leonardo Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars and all the intricacies that makes love an obstacle for those who feel that way
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
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Very true to the experience of being female presenting but identifying as male, and all the intricacies that makes love an obstacle for those who feel that way. Adored the read.
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stephanieclark
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic art, the most beautiful and pure
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020
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I've been looking for this book for a long time and finally I have it in my hands. I always loved the work of riyoko ikeda I grew up with The Rose of Versailles but this short story has something special that makes you read it over and over again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, of course
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2022
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Art 10/10 story 10/10 trans representation 10/10 short but sweet story about a trans man dealing with love, family, and heartbreak. And the art is just beautiful I swear each and every panel should be framed it’s a shame they have to be hidden between the pages
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3.0 out of 5 stars Decevant...
Reviewed in France on May 28, 2023
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L ambiguïté sexuelle, un thème cher à Riyoko Ikeda... Les dessins sont toujours aussi plaisants mais si les fans d Oscar-François de Jarjayes (voire des excellents "Très cher frère", "la fenetre d'Orphée", "Eroika" ou "Catherine la grande") pensent retrouver ici une narration qui porte haut, ils vont au devant d une terrible déception. Un récit très court, clairement propagandiste sur la transexualité (une commande ?), est inodore et sans saveur. Vraiment dommage qu'Ikeda se soit placée ainsi au ras des pâquerettes.
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angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Best one shot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2022
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Even if it is one volume it holds lots of emotion,definitely recommend this manga.It’s so good
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Isabella Lorena
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
Reviewed in Brazil on July 7, 2020
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Tanto a história quanto o carinho com a embalagem e o mangá foram perfeitos
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Chitto
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran calidad de papel
Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2020
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El papel es uno de los mejores impresos. La historia algo triste. Pero si ya la conoces. Solo te diré que el papel de calidad
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