Dec 28, 2011
(I've never written a review before but I just loved this webtoon so much I felt that I needed to.)
Story- Although the plot itself isn't incredibly interesting or original, the execution really brings the story together. It has a slice of life/school life vibe thats integrated into a alice in wonderland-type of fantasy. There's also a lot of symbolism (which I love!) that adds another layer to the story.
Art- Breathtaking. Seriously. Most of the images are in black and white (which is rare for a webtoon) but there are occasional parts with color. The art is always spot on. The backgrounds always have interesting angles
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and details, and the characters' expressions are always spot on. It's gorgeous.
Note:Some people have a problem with one of the character's bizarrely long hotdog head that no one in the webtoon seems to notice, but its meant to be a symbol of the character's ego. As an outsider looking into the story, the reader is the only one who can see the character's true personality. (It's similar to Oyasumi Punpun where the main character is portrayed as a bird when he is actually a human in the story)
Character- I believe in every character. They seem so real that I have no doubt that every character has their own life that goes on even when I'm not reading about them. I associate with a little piece of every character from the carefree yet endearing sister to the childish and idealistic father to the grade grabbing classmate with a wiener head (see note above). But most importantly, Yoon Ai is a fantastic heroine. While she tends to silently suffer, she is definitely not weak. Unlike a lot of unrealistically happy-go-lucky heroines with financial problems, Yoon Ai is jaded. I appreciate the fact that when the magician appears with his magic tricks (an escape from the real world), she rejects them, knowing she has a duty to her family. She can't just be whisked away by a prince. She, like the rest of us, has responsibilities. Of course, that doesn't mean that she can't find a balance between the two!
Overall: I would recommend this to anyone. Boy or girl. Young or old. It's realistic, relatable, heartbreaking, incredibly funny, and just magical.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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