Sayonara Sorcier

Personally I was intrigued by the idea for the story - not pure fiction but a piece inspired by two of van Gogh siblings: Theo and Vincent. Well, mainly about Theo.

Because of this fact - which is the story on canvas of historical characters/events - I had certain expectations and was afraid a little what the outcome would be.
In general, I enjoyed Sayonara Sorcier. Theo was coloured up, obviously, but it fit the story that was focused on his person. His thoughts and true relation with brother were exposed gradually, with light twists. On the other side was Vince. I was trying not to be strict and I did understand the point of his personality shown in the manga but, in my opinion, he appeared to be too light-hearted and naive. It simply irritates at moments. But still, I see what the purpose was.

The story is enjoyable - it uses some facts and presents an alternative version of Vincent's (and Theo's) life (different from the "official" one). It touches the topic of art, subjective perception and the matter of personal desires. I'd say Sayonara Sorcier is an interesting concept, definitely worth reading. For me, it is a big advantage.

The art style stays pleasent for eyes, I had nothing to complain about. Aand I don't think anyone would have. Aesthetically, the manga is polished.

I consider Sayonara Sorcier to be very good for both those who are interested in art as well as those who doesn't really belong to this world. Although I guess it may be more appealing to the former. There are two volumes only but I think it is a perfect length. Nothing drags on or feels rushed. It is worth the time unless you're very strict when it comes to historical evidence and compatibility with facts.

This manga intrigued me because of the concept of twisting things that we believe as of today and creating a story out of it. Until now I haven't read a manga based off a historical figure, in this case the artist Vincent Vhan Gogh. This manga is about the strong bond between brothers and their dedication to one another. I feel as though this manga has been underrated because both the art and the story are equally beautiful. Vincent, the older brother with a gift for art and a tendency to accept the world as it is and see it as a subject of beauty is one of the protagonists of this story. The other one is his younger brother, Theodore, a mysterious man who strives to show the world the gift of his brother while behind the scenes. Overall, I enjoyed this manga and I hope you guys enjoy this manga as much as I did. :)