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Semantic Error, Vol. 1

J. Soori

4.25 AVERAGE

Loveable characters: No
medium-paced
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ipsita29's review

5.0
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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idorah's review

5.0
funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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mishalikestoread's review

3.75
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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engelvis's review

5.0
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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jennwow's review

3.75
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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peachberserker's review

3.75
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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fantakureader's review

4.25
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 This is such a hilarious story with loveable characters, especially the main character, Sangwoo. To be honest, the male lead, Jaeyoung, is annoying at times; however, his character design is sooo hot.

It is a story of polar opposites (this is like 90% of boy's love stories) at a college setting. This volume is an introduction on how Sangwoo "functions" and how his decision on a certain college project/presentation "ruined" his life. 

If it weren't for Sangwoo's personality and the characters' reactions to it, the comedic tone would be down around 60-70%. His EQ is low; hence, he isn't intentionally cruel. If he is, I wouldn't have liked this.  Meanwhile, Jaeyoung shares many features with the majority of BL male leads (e.g., arrogance, popularity, wealth, and intelligence); however, his character growth is nice. For the side characters, there are a few standouts, and one of them is Jihye. I would like to add that I am sincerely glad that the author doesn't treat her female characters cruelly. They have their own distinct characteristics and motivations. Also, I don't like love triangles, but it is tolerable here since I love all the parties involved.

The pacing of the romantic and character developments is just right for me.

On to Volume 2! 


fallknitt's review

4.5
funny relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes