Dokebi Bride Volume 2

by Marley

by Marley
With her grandmother gone, Sunbi experiences the twin pains of loss and loneliness. The daily challenges of living with her father's unfamiliar family are just the tip of the iceberg. There is a harder struggle waging inside, for Sunbi is left to learn about the eerie world of the unseen demons, gods, and spirits all alone. Through frightening and unceasing attacks by the wandering stray demons who find her to be an ideal host,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600090761
• ISBN13: 9781600090769
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: NETCOMICS
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

DOKEBI BRIDE

A story of young Korean girl, Sunbi, who can see spirits that other cannot and living with society that does not accept it. As she grows older, she learns more about shamans and Dokebis from her grandma. She also becomes more isolated from society as she is the subject of ridicule from her classmates. The story is interesting adding a mixture of fantansy in a modern day of life in Korea. It is simple to follow each page as it leads to the next without being lost. The artwork is clear and concise as characters are distinguishable from each other, especially the beautifully drawn Sunbi. The Dokebis are spirits that may look scary, but are actually quite comical. Just check it out on netcomics.com

Sunbi

Sunbi, the granddaughter and main character has been blessed(?) with special abilities to interact with dokebis. Whether it pays to be able to communicate or the possibility that these demons will haunt her as was the case of her grandmother(?) it deserves a read, as this story seems to intensify and fly me back to a land of dragons and spirits. The storyline is captivating and drawings, awesome.

The best manga ever!!!

Okay, so we call these Manhwa rather than manga. But whatever the category it falls into, this is the best graphic novel I have ever read in my entire book-reading life! I would recommend this book to everyone from even elementary school kids (there's a few parts with ugly Dokebis but there's no violence) to mature readers. Adults will find this book more engaging than any other graphic novel they are used to. Plus, they will learn about a completely new culture: Korean culture. This is a fresh new title everyone should check out. This book has completely changed my conception of manga.

My favorite.

The illustrations are fun, friendly, intricate, and very beautiful. Sunbi, the hero of the story, will resonate with anyone who's ever felt alone against the world. Aloneness does seem to be her destiny, but if you're like me you'll be soon hoping that somehow she finds human love to help carry the burden she will bear...or at least pick up her shattered pieces as she survives another crucible. The novel would make an excellent film, as mere reading prompted other senses...I heard sad music ("The Shape of my Heart") as Sunbi's life begins to unfold. More than any graphic novel I've ever known, the first volume telegraphed the storms of trouble which will follow in the volumes to come.