Reviews

The Horizon by Jung Ji-Hoon

esmeriios's review

mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

hey_lol517375's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

I couldn't find the "The Horizon" vol 2 by JH so I'm simply using this instead.

nadalien's review

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

creepypiespice's review

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

poleksya's review

5.0

One of the most heartbreaking and devastating reads I've ever read. I read this on Webtoons, it's free and I highly recommend it if you're in the mood for something really depressing. I would love to have this masterpiece on my shelves one day.

readingunderadesk's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really atmospheric and I'm interested to see where it goes from here?

Also if you're someone who needs content warnings, please seek them out-- the gore is pretty obvious from the get go, but then something else I was expecting went that direction so! Take a care.

The Horizon is an account of two kids wandering after (war? genocide?) a slaughter that kills so many people around. We don't know the details in volume 1, just that many are dead and many will keep dying. The sketchiness of the art makes for great atmosphere, especially how it changes in the more dramatic moments. 

Even knowing this started as a WEBTOON i haven't seen it there, so I think I would prefer the formatting in the physical edition rather than how the ebook for the ARC was laid out.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ize Press/Yen Press for the ARC borrow in exchange for this honest review!

littleshipofwords's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ebrahim's review

5.0

Speechless. Managed do to so much with so little. Profound in its simplicity, delicate in the way it tells its emotional story. This is a masterstroke of art and storytelling. Every panel is utilised to the fullest to tell a catastrophic tale set in a post-apocalyptic nightmare.

veruamis's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

trying2bemy0ldself's review

4.0

One of the (best?) manhwa I’ve ever read. It's not your typical tearjerker, but I can honestly tell you that it’s worth reading when you’re feeling down. Although I can’t compare this to “A silent voice” that made my heart sore, this one metaphorically defines the cruelty of the reality of life. The ending burst me into tears and left me empty.