One Thousand and One Nights volume 10

Yaoi Manga
One Thousand and One Nights volume 10
By Chris Zimmerman
April 28, 2010 - 07:32

Yen Press
Writer(s): JinSeok Jeon
Penciller(s): SeungHee Han
ISBN: 978-0-7595-3162-8
$10.99 US

Loosely based on the original tales “One Thousand and One Nights” told by Scheherazade, tells the story of Sehara, a departure from the original considering the character was originally female, a young storyteller who takes his sister’s place in the kings harem in an effort to save her life. When his gender is discovered, he is thrown is prison and meets the king’s former confidant who proceeds to explain how the king went mad. Eventually he begins to teach the king the meaning of love and before long both begin developing feelings for each other.

This volume depicts the king’s supposed death and Sehara’s reaction to it. Upon hearing the news he falls into despair that is until he learns that the king still lives causing the two to set out on path to find each other once more.

Admittedly not being a fan of yaoi, this was difficult to get through. Don’t get me wrong, not all yaoi is bad but this volume just seemed to drag. While it has some nice artwork going for it, the overly erotic tone of the two main character’s relationship is at times unbearable and a chore to get through.

Rating: 5/10

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