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A review by fruitbatwoman
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
As a fan of the mythology around the Korean "gumiho" and the Japanese "kitsune", I couldn't wait to read this graphic novel.
It was a good mix of Korean mythology and family drama, with lots of insight into the Joseon period in Korea. The strong feminist topics added weight to the fairytale part, and I loved the elements of horror as well.
Only the pacing was off at times, some parts were dragged out, others (especially the ending) were wrapped up a bit too quickly. Overall I really enjoyed the story, and although I wasn't convinced about the art style at first, it grew on me after a few pages.
It was a good mix of Korean mythology and family drama, with lots of insight into the Joseon period in Korea. The strong feminist topics added weight to the fairytale part, and I loved the elements of horror as well.
Only the pacing was off at times, some parts were dragged out, others (especially the ending) were wrapped up a bit too quickly. Overall I really enjoyed the story, and although I wasn't convinced about the art style at first, it grew on me after a few pages.