I know it's fiction, but the culture portrayed feels like a blend of Turkish, Arabic, and Indian cultures, which are very distinct from one another. It can be a bit jarring when a story combines different cultural elements without enough explanation or a clear reason within the world-building.
It's not meant to embody any particular culture but it's hard to come up with cultural dress completely from scratch. I think beautiful aspects of lots of cultures being appreciated as beautiful is quite nice
Well, it's definitely better than most straight manhwas that depict people of color as barbaric. This doesn't feel racist to me, but it is a bit stereotypical. It seems like the author took inspiration from different cultures and blended them together, though some aspects feel more like stereotypes than a deep understanding of those cultures.
For sure I think there's definitely a lot of racism in manwhas and mangas because there's unfortunately a lot of racism and ignorance in Japan and Korea but I don't think bwat was looking for a specific culture because it isn't a specific country they're trying to embody, just taking shallow inspiration from lots of different cultures which I don't really see as an issue. There's no harm in it and the intention is just from finding beauty in the culture of those countries and wanting to come up with something similar but not the same for a fantasy
So I started reading this yesterday cuz it have a really high rating and I liked it a lot that is until...
Tell me why is our fmc a slave owner
Like is it gonna change or am I overthinking it
No but why is she using that guy for her own selfish reasons
I mean sure he ain't a saint but why does this give grooming vibes or am I really just overthinking it
Definitely not grooming! They’re the same in age if not mistaken? But definitely a desperate attempt to save her own life selfishly through manipulation. Of all male leads, Eckles is the easiest she can access and build up favourability with. To her this world is unfair and just a game out to get her. If you think about it, she was involuntarily brought into a game into its hardest mode where everyone close to her automatically hates her to the max. Eckles is like a blank slate she could build points up fast without previous prejudice. Also, although you are right for questioning her morals, I personally found it really refreshing to have a female lead actually react realistically in a reasonable way. Unlike most other villainess manhwas that have the girl running to the male leads like nothing ever happened, or where the manhwa picks up almost a comedy tone when the introduced past was full of grief! For its time of release, there was one to none serious mc!
Well, as long as her actions aren't glorified, I guess it's fine. It doesn't justify what she did, but I can understand why she did it. Still, I don't feel bad for her about how the whole Eckles situation ended because it was a consequence of her own actions.
Oh, and I just wanted to add that grooming can happen to anyone, regardless of their age or gender. Grooming is a form of manipulation where someone gradually builds trust, emotional dependence, or a sense of obligation in order to exploit, control, or abuse another person. While it is often associated with children, adults can also be groomed, and anyone can become vulnerable under certain circumstances.
Here's the link to the novel in case anyone wants to read it https://www.novelupdates.com/series/unbeknownst-to-me-i-am-secretly-dating-the-emperor/
I have let this marinate for too long
It's time to continue
Hope I don't regret not waiting more
I regret not waiting more I hope they get back soon man
I have exams coming up in a week and I haven't even opened my books. They are still as New as the day I bought them and are eating dust on my shelf but I have my priorities straight cuz why else would I be here
i think u already cooked so salute to yo priorities
I have been marinating this since the end of season 2
Guys tell me should I continue reading or wait for it to finish
season 3 will be ending soon so if you wanna catch up before the second great dungeon arc now would be a good time,, if not then you should just wait
Thanks pookie
I will catch up and see how it goes
I have already read the novel and it's one of my favorites.
I fell in love with the world-building. The constant sense of danger kept the story engaging and the horror elements were done really well like not just for shock value but to create tension and atmosphere that actually supports the story.
I also really loved the relationships in the story. The dynamic between the main lead and his team is one of the highlights for me. Their trust teamwork and emotional bonds make the story so much more wholesome. I especially enjoyed the friendship between the characters
Overall it’s a story that blends horror, fantasy, and emotional connections really well. I’d definitely recommend it to people who enjoy strong world-building survival settings and character-driven relationships.
Exactly with the worldbuilding! I absolutely adored all the horror elements they put into the Abyss like you could tell they put all their passion in creating all those creatures (and the team lol)
What I’m looking forward to in the manhwa are all these creatures and places illustrated; I trust in the artist to deliver (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
I am also looking forward to it but I feel like it will be impossible unless it's a whole team of professionals doing the work
Or maybe it's my trauma from all the other adoptions which 90 present of the time mess up the original stories
Adaptations*
OMG OMG I JUST COMPLETED IT TOO!!! I CRIED.. IT WAS A WONDERFUL READ.. I stayed because of lee hyun mook back story and the sunrise team. . Crying non stop.
Girl same
I love hyun mook and the sunrise team
Their comradeship some of the best I have seen in my history of reading
Ugh.. agree!! I’m worried for this manhwa’s artist. Can they draw all these monsters and bits of eldritch stuff that’s about to happen??
That's exactly what I was worried about too cuz the first few chapters just didn't live up to my expectations like no offense but the the art style right now just isn't suited for it. Maybe the artist will improve
This used to be my favorite manhwa but that changed after I started reading the novel cuz the novel is sooo much better
Also the manhwa yoojin is kinda different then the novel yoojin
In manhwa he is more loud and comedic while in the novel he is more sassy and I absolutely love his inner monologue in the novel
Also the novel have sooo much bromance that you might as well call it romance
Ya guys yoojin and hyunjay are married believe me. They even have a child together
This is really convincing me to read the novel instead cause what do you mean I’m missing out on so much bromance??!
Plss i was so confused.. i read this manhwa on chapter 1, do this manhwa in the same universe as solo leveling? Is it a sequell or its a whole different story?
It's a totally different story with different characters and world building
Personally I think it's better than solo leveling
Girl you should absolutely read the novel
I wasn't bored for a single minute
It's not been long since I started reading web novels and I was hesitant at first cuz it's kinda long(800 plus chapters) but after reading it I am upset that there aren't more chapters
I mean there's the side stories but those aren't translated on the website I am reading on.
Seriously though give it a try and you won't be disappointed
About the bromance
Hyunjay literally calls yoojin his life, need I say more?
what chapter of the novel should I read after 156 chapter of the manhwa?
Bestie pls what site are u reading on tell meeeeee
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-s-classes-that-i-raised/
If you are not logged into novel updates then tell me and I will send you a direct link
Chapter 173 of the novel
I will recommend that you read from the beginning if not then start from 173
Thank you guys so muchh locking in rn to read this the whole night
Thanks pookieeee
The novel was sooo good
They complete ruined it with garbage adaptation
They skipped 80 percent of the novel
The novel cover art was so good but this is garbage
Absolutely disappointing
Are their ties matching or am I colorblind?