"The world in not beautiful, therefore it is." Those are the words we first encounter in Book One of "Kino no Tabi (Kino's Journey): The Beautiful World." Book One tells six short stories that follow the journey of our main character, Kino. These six stories are intertwined together as we come face to face with towns that are different, yet the same on several levels."Kino no Tabi" is full of philosophical insight and takes a hard look at different aspects of morality. The ugliness and imperfections of the world truly make it beautiful. The tone and direction of the novel reminds me a lot of "The Little Prince" as Kino tries to understand the outlook of life throught the point of view of grown-ups. Traditions, responsibilities, adulthood, feelings, society, technology, idealities, and morality are all examined. "Kino no Tabi" is a wholehearted yet haunting story that leaves you questioning what we do or don't do and how we view life as it stands.
This novel is nice and light, and not heavily bogged down with philosophical reasoning. This makes it a must read for all. Eight volumes make up the series, also an anime. Book Two is tentatively set to be released this July.
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