Ehwa and her mother, a young widow, live in the village of Namwon. Ehwa’s mother runs a tavern and bawdy local fellows often attempt to convince her to go to bed with them. When seven-year-old Ehwa overhears a couple of villagers insinuating that her mother is loose, she begins to wonder about the differences between men and women. As the years go by, Ehwa matures. She sees … [Read more...] about The Color of Earth by Kim Dong Hwa: B
Comics
Silver Diamond 4 by Shiho Sugiura: A-
When some mysterious visitors from another world suddenly appeared in his garden, Rakan learned that he possesses the valuable skills of a sanome—someone with the ability to make plants grow—and that he originally came from the other world himself. After spending several volumes getting to know his houseguests, Rakan has decided to return with them to their blighted and … [Read more...] about Silver Diamond 4 by Shiho Sugiura: A-
You Will Drown in Love by Hinako Takanaga: B+
Part companion volume to You Will Fall in Love and part sequel, You Will Drown in Love gives Reiichiro’s perspective of events as he reconnects with his long-lost best friend, Haru, and learns of Haru’s relationship with his younger brother, Tsukasa. After Haru rejects his confession of love, Reiichiro talks it over with his employee, Jinnai, who’s been giving him advice on a … [Read more...] about You Will Drown in Love by Hinako Takanaga: B+
Bleach 26 by Tite Kubo: B
From the back cover: Ichigo and all his friends are training like mad, spurred on by the looming threat of Aizen's wicked plans. But while Uryuu and Chad increase their powers, Orihime finds out that she has to sit out the coming fight, leaving her friends without her protection. And Ichigo, despite his intensive training with the Vizards, can't control his Hollowfied self long … [Read more...] about Bleach 26 by Tite Kubo: B
Crimson Hero 10 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B
The six members of the Crimson Field High School girls’ volleyball team have come a long way and are now participating in the Newcomers’ Tournament, an important stepping stone to their ultimate goal, the Spring Tournament. They win their first two rounds handily, but are faced with a tough opponent for the third round. Meanwhile, Nobara and Yushin are still keeping their … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 10 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B