Ronoue Yuri's manga / #dark(2)

The story was interesting, as it seems like the author has a good understanding of the most irredeemable aspects of the human condition. I found it interesting how s/he was able to utilise her/his understanding of the human condition and write a story this dark and disturbing. Most of the characters, save TaeMin and Hoon seriously need therapy. Even though I could empathise with Jiwook, I found his methods of dealing with his inferiority complex to be reprehensible, so he deserved the ending that the author penned out for him. I enjoyed the story, though the grim aspects of the story disturbed me enough that I want therapy myself. However, the way the story ended was extremely abrupt, so I think that the author could gave written a better ending.

This manga is a very compelling read. When I describe the series as 'Hardcore', it doesn't mean that there are hardcore and kinky sex scenes, but the intensity of the characters and the sheer hedonism they display in gambling if it sounds sensible. Most of the female cast are extremely crazy and some of the male characters also qualify, though they don't measure up to the craziness of the female cast. Many of the characters themselves are compelling and I'm interested in seeing how they grow in the crazy system that the antagonist constructed.