Three extraordinary women, three generations, and three unforgettable lives intersect in Morim Kang's fascinating 10, 20 and 30. Yuhrin is a clumsy, scatterbrained widow in her 30's whose teenaged daughter, Kangae, is forced to take care of her. Meanwhile, Kangae's jaded, twenty-something cousin Ami suffers a messy breakup with her boyfriend. And then, the president of Yuhrin's company has proposed, and she is posed to become a married woman once again, but Kangae, who dreads the thought of growing up and its attendant responsibilities, hates men and is sure to complicate matters. Get ready for one wild ride with 10, 20 and 30.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"10, 20, and 30:" A detailed review on a funny and heartfelt graphic novel!,
By D.V.L. "Donna V." (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 10, 20, and 30 Volume 1 (v. 1) (Paperback)
"10, 20, and 30" chronicles the bittersweet tales of Krumb, a neurotic but well intentioned widow and mother; Rok, her teenage daughter who is coming to terms with no longer being a kid and not quite being a grown up; and Belle, Rok's beautiful, twenty-something cousin who is adamantly against demands that she marry-yet still very unsure of what she wants to do with her life. Love is the central theme that all of the characters struggle with, in all of its different facets.
The characters all seem to want romantic love, but for various reasons are unable to obtain it. The thought of entering into a new relationship causes Krumb to feel she is betraying her deceased husband, as well as her daughter. Although Rok's best friend from childhood is in love with her, Rok won't hear any of it. And yet, when her friend becomes interested the boy, despite the fact Rok has rejected him countless times, she feels betrayed by both of them. Rok is a girl who does not trust others easily, and to not want to let anybody in-even though she doesn't realize that letting someone in could be the very thing that she needs. As for Belle, on the surface she is confident, beautiful, and she knows quite well how sexy she is. Yet, beneath her tough exterior, she's rather lost. She won't entertain the thought of marriage to her long-time boyfriend, Beau, despite his constantly telling her that he loves her, and how fervently her parents want her to get married. Even after Beau cheats on Belle, while very hurt, she is somewhat relieved. Beau's infidelity gives Belle a reasonable excuse to not marry him. Like many people in their twenties and thirties, Belle is experiencing "quarter life" issues, which not many people around her seem to truly understand. Belle is questioning a lot, much to the chagrin of those who are constantly on her back to just have straight answers. It's important to note that "10, 20, and 30" highlights more than the confusion, drama, and humor of romantic relationships. The story also deals with how complicated and important familial relationships are. The relationship between a mother and daughter is particularly important, and there are frequent moments of role reversal between the characters. Rok and Krumb are a prime example of this. Krumb desperately wants to be a good mother and to make up for what she and Rok lack in their lives now that Rok's father is no longer alive. Yet, she works overtime, stresses out, and tries so hard that much of the time she makes herself too emotional to function. Of course, this causes Rok to have to step in and hold things together for the both of them. Rok often ends up frusturated with the fact that she has to parent her mother so much of the time. However, Rok's love for her mother and her growing maturity become very apparent when things get complicated. Once Krumb's health is potentially in great danger, Rok lets go of something that meant a great deal to her in order to come up with the funds for an operation to save her mother's life. Belle and her mother also have their fair share of issues, largely because of Belle's mother's desire to have Belle live an honorable life. On the surface, Belle's mother seems to be angry. She yells at her daughter for having no direction, for being too sexual in her romantic relationships, and for disappointing her father by refusing to marry...but underneath her criticisms, she is just worried for her daughter and is just trying communicate with her. Belle, in turn, will also deliver some low blows in their arguments. Yet, she too is just like her mother. Underneath the bravado, Belle is simply still a girl who wants to be loved, and wants her mother to tell her that things will be okay-no matter what she's doing or how confused she is about it. The art in "10, 20 and 30" is strikingly cute. It is perhaps deceptively so, as the story deals with everything from the cute things about love, to long-standing family issues, to broken hearts, to coping with illness and death. In any case, the style works very well. There are constantly hilarious moments in the story, accompanied by great dialogue. It seems natural for the characters to have cute and very expressive faces to go with it. The strong line work of the drawing, with the absence of excess cross hatching, shading, and the like, truly fits with the strong and fast-paced story telling. While this Manhwa is for ages sixteen and up, it has an accurate title: anyone between the ages of ten and thirty is likely to find many poignant and funny things to relate to in this series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, well-written, and cute to boot!,
By Samantha "The DJ" (In my stories, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 10, 20, and 30 Volume 1 (v. 1) (Paperback)
So, for me, "10, 20, and 30" is what "Sex and the City" is to practically every other girl. Which is to say, my story of choice to relate to and totally love! I personally never got on either the Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, or Samantha bandwagons (maybe I'm too quirky, and not NYC glam enough for those ladies), but once I started reading this book, I fell in love with Krumb (the thirty-something trying to balance being a good Mom, a good career woman, and an at least somewhat mentally-together individual), Rok (her teenage daughter who is just starting to come into her own, and a girl who loves her mother but gets really frustrated with her, as well as boys who were once friends who now have a "thing" for her), and Belle (the hot twenty-something who, for all her beauty, can't seem to get her life together professionally or romantically). Isn't that already more down to earth and fun-sounding than worrying about staining your designer shoes?
Point being, I'm now totally obsessed this series, and the characters! What really drew me in was their twisted but loving relationships with each other, the drama they have with guys, and how it's a story that manages to be sweet and still really hit home. "10, 20, and 30" deals with the issues that are bound to come up when you want love but also want your own life and success (something that girls/women have been struggling with since the women's movement, and still do, even today), and also how your personal tragedies, friendships from childhood, and even your own family can inevitably get in the way of that eternal search for "the one." And of course, the icing on the cake to the storytelling, is the mega-cute art. It's not as lavish or flowy as some Manga or Manhwas, but don't be fooled. It perfectly suits the tone of the story, and while it's not a Shonen-ai or a Shojo where you only fall in love with the girls/boys/drawings because they are prettier than anything or anyone else you could ever possibly see in real life, you'll fall in love because the characters are so damn adorable! Their angry faces and happy faces are what kill me the most, and are really funny. So, overall, read up! If you're a quirky girl, or guy, lookin' for a book that will make you laugh, touch you, and that you may just be able to see yourself in, I can't make a better suggestion than "10, 20, and 30."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
surprisingly funny,
This review is from: 10, 20, and 30 Volume 1 (v. 1) (Paperback)
I'm usually a complete art snob, but the story here is just amazing. And the more I read the story, the more I think the art style is perfect for the sort of story the author is telling. It's funny, but also reminiscent of growing up from a teenager into an adult, and all the craziness that entails. On the whole the characters are very endearing and comical at the same time, a rare balance.
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