“Manhwa Novella Collection” is Netcomics’ umbrella title for a series of anthologies containing shorter works, each focused on a notable Korean comic author. Here, I’m looking at volume Two: 9 Faces of like by Wann (whose Can’t lose You has likewise been published by Netcomics).
Personally, I’m not always fond of this technique. If I only care for specific kinds of works and/or specific authors, it bugs me to have (for instance) books numbered two as well as four on my shelf without one as well as three. as well as that type of obsessiveness may be what the publisher is counting on to assist motivate visitors to more commonly sample their authors. The book is somewhat larger than the basic manga size, as well as the cost is $2 higher as well.
9 Faces of like includes nine stories produced over a period of seven years. They’re short pieces about the power of like set in a range of eras, from a medieval fantasy to the modern-day, as well as genres, from slice-of-life to science fiction.
One in specific has an intriguing metaphor as its core concept — a guy who doesn’t care about women can no longer see them, except for his neighbor he’s falling in like with who can’t see him — however it’s almost as well much for the area it has. instead of a nuanced exploration of male/female relations, the author goes for the excessively remarkable choices, disappointing after the strong character setup. The art is generic, with nothing that stands out or impresses, as well as not as much weight as the ideas.
That was the only story I was dissatisfied by, though. The others ranged widely, however they all made me think. A story about friendship among automatons reminded me of the transforming power of affection, of exactly how being near those you like can make you a different, much better person. A believed piece caught what goes with someone’s mind after a breakup.
A shonen-ai-flavored incident explored reincarnated enthusiasts as well as a witch’s curse. A woman lost her finest buddy since his sweetheart is jealous of their relationship, as well as she needed a life-changing moment to move on. two women redefined their relationship. Last, a princess increased a bird-boy she discovers in the forest as well as has to find to terms with letting a kid go. (A fantastic option to close the volume.)
I was especially impressed by something that reminded me of moving Doors, a piece about exactly how two people meant to be together discover each other no matter what. I enjoyed the method succeeding layers were exposed to the reader, as well as the daily touches in the art established a strong sense of setting.
Overall, the diverse mix was surprisingly satisfying. Every piece had something about it I discovered thought-provoking or memorable, a remarkable track record for a collection. The art wasn’t as sparse as some manhwa, as well as I grew to appreciate the figure work. The book truly won me over.
If the publisher is taking suggestions, I’d appreciate it if some biographical material was added to this line of books. What else has this author done? Why were these works selected, as well as exactly how do they associate to the creator’s general career? then it would be a truly fantastic introduction. (The publisher provided a evaluation copy.)
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