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This is one of those stories that keeps you on edge and wondering why no one is either in prison or therapy. However, it is captivating and I highly suggest it to those who can handle reading about rape, gang violence, homosexuality, and frustrating social situations like none other. I might never read this again because it was so intense, but it is still very good.


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Let Dai Vol 1 v 1 Sooyeon Won 9781600090059 Books Reviews

Let Dai is a powerful and disturbing Manhwa. The first volume is rated 13+ the content is more appropriate for older teenagers and adults (as shown by the following volumes being rated 16+). Although the series is not too graphic, it covers topics such as gang violence, mugging, rape, parental mental abuse, depression, and torture. However, first and foremost this is a shonen-ai story. Sooyeon Won has taken the rule book of typical high school shonen-ai stories and thrown it away.

When the nice and ordinary Jaehee rescues a girl from a gang mugging, he finds himself on the revenge list of the gang leader Dai. Dai is the combination of a violent psycopath and charismatic leader. He is equally feared as admired by his gang members due to his complete lack of fear and twisted enjoyment in fighting. However, he eventually shows Jaehee a different side of him. By accepting the hand of friendship that Dai offers, Jaehee slowly lets down his guard - an action that he regrets at the end of volume 1. It becomes clear in future volumes that although Dai shows a kinder and personal side of him to Jaehee, his is a possessive love and he has no intention of sharing Jaehee with anyone. Jaehee meanwhile finds his personality taken over by Dai and despite his fear cannot help but obsessing over him. Their new friendship engulfs their lives and has knock on effects for Jaehee's girlfriend, her sister, Jaehee's friend, and Dai's brother.

Although I have portrayed a twisted relationship between Jaehee and Dai, Sooyeon creates a sensitive and fragile bond between them. In later volumes it becomes apparent the cause of Dai's violent nature and insecurity. It also becomes clear that both see in each other an escape from their own worlds. The art work is nicely done and their are some truly beautiful drawings featured throughout the volumes. The story is continuous and sometimes heart-stoppingly addictive. You will find yourself holding your breath more than once in fear and anticipation of what comes next. Rarely has violence and beauty shared the same page so well.
I think when a person reaches certain times in their life, they come across a book or a film that speaks to them, and it leaves a mark deep upon them. In my early teen years, the book that did this for me was Rumble Fish. It was angsty, it was unexpectedly philosophical, and it delved deep into the psychology of adolescent youth. Even today, I recall that book, and recall how it shaped me. It still speaks to me, albeit in a different way than it did all those many years ago. This is one of those sorts of books. While it deals with youths coming of age, it also examines the adults about them and the need to keep growing. Youth will take away many things and grow from the experience, adults will recognise these things and remember, while growing from a bit more from the inner voices contained within.

Won Soo-yeon manages to bring the characters to vivid life using prose as beautiful as his art. The art within the panels is wonderfully detailed, from street scenes to cameo pictures of the characters. His pictures seem to move, so that going from one panel to the next is a natural gesture, making the story flow seamlessly. The plot is well thought out, and Soo-yeon makes excellent use of the ability to share the thoughts of not just one main character, but all of them as necessary, without it becoming a confused, incoherent mess. The result is that we get a full psychological profile of each of the main characters at critical junctures, developing empathy for each in turn, including the seemingly sociopathic Dai. It makes us question the nature of love, evil, and friendship, and explore the concepts of truth and loyalty. Far from being a mere story of friendship and teenaged romance, this is also story about the human condition and makes you take pause to really think.

Let's face it though. It does have romance. Girl has boy>boy sees girl> girl sees boy> boy sees boy, and round and round it goes. But as you might expect from the plot, this is no sugary piece written mostly for girls who are into pink and frilly. No, this is aimed at everyone. It is a frank look at growing up, accepting people and events, and being accepted yourself, or being rejected utterly. It's also about discovering that love has no boundaries with regards to social class or gender where the heart is concerned. It is also about the harsher realities of life and facing your demons. It is simply one of the best novels, graphic or prose, I have read in over a decade.
I love it!
This wasn't like anything I've ever encountered before. I had picked up the first volume of Let Dai on a whim without high expectations except that I'd hoped that I hadn't wasted money on another stupid comic.
I was surprised. By the high emotions, the violence, the confusion that the characters experienced.
It was a little fast paced for a first volume and a bit confusing about figuring out where these characters fit exactly. I loved it though. In a way you were pulled into the chaos of this book.
I wouldn't say it's not for everybody, but the drawing style is lovely. Not the best I've seen, but up there.
I'm continuing with the series. It's about 15 volumes I think.
From the first 3 pages the story captivated me. I couldn't stop reading. The heartwrenching love and desire, as well as well written situations surrounding these two just suck you in and don't let go. Its the first one I've ever bought (althougth not the first I've read) I just had to have it and I will be buying the whole set. Dai is such a well written character and his love for Jahee knows no bounds, perfect for a romatic like me. And Jahee's loyalty and love through so much just makes your heart ache for them. The story progresses at a believable tempo and for those that don't like wam bam..there on the floor (wink) this will make you smile, it grows bit by bit until it comes a whirlwind. The author here is amazing and I will be reading more of her works for sure! The artwork is fantastic and both characters are beautiful both body and soul )
This is one of those stories that keeps you on edge and wondering why no one is either in prison or therapy. However, it is captivating and I highly suggest it to those who can handle reading about rape, gang violence, homosexuality, and frustrating social situations like none other. I might never read this again because it was so intense, but it is still very good.