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Fever, a Korean-written manga (or manhwa), is a delightfully thoughtful and poignant story following the character Hyung-in after the traumatic suicide of her best, if secret, friend Bo-ram.  Though Hyung-in's story halts suddenly to introduce the characters of Ji-jun, Ah-in, and Ah-rip-lee, the new stories introduced are no less interesting than Hyung-in's.  In the end, the two central characters of both stories, Hung-in and Ji-jun, are brought together by the charistmatic character of Kang-dae.

The art is lovely, occasionally stealing the reader's breath with its unexpected beauty.  The story, also, is cleverly revealed as the pages turn.  Unlike some stories, not all the facts and secrets of the reader are revealed at once, nor do they come to be known through blatant dialogue.  Instead, the conflicts are revealed little by little through flashbacks or brief glimpses through the character's very eyes, from a vision in a subway station to doodles in a notebook in class.  This technique keeps the reader at the edge of his or her seat, itching to turn the next page.

Though this manga is excellent, it would perhaps not be favored by hard-core fans of fantasy, action, horror, or lolita genres.  It is a good series, perhaps, for those who enjoy realistic drama, mild shojo, and glimpses into the loneliness of those who are different.  However, it is adviseable that everyone give this charming manga a chance.

FABLETURNER

09.04.2008 03:42 AM