Annarasumanara was a masterpiece. One might even say it was...Magical.



The story was sweet. It was mysterious. It was inspiring. Why walk on the cold asphalt road when you could stand in a field of flowers? Just because an adult has done something before you does not mean you have to follow in their footsteps.



Ah-ee was a sad main character. She was also relatable, with her struggle to feed not only herself but her sister. I liked her, and her struggle to decide what she should do in the future.

Il-Deung was an interesting character. While I disliked him in the beginning, he grew on me towards the end. His struggle was moving as well. No one wants to disappoint their parents.

R was mysterious until the end. Was he a real magician? Maybe we, and Ah-ee, will never know. The rest of the cast was written well too.



The art was stunning, with real life photos merging seamlessly with the authors lovely artwork. It could easily be in an modern art museum.



The end was both wistful and happy, and how you view it will depend on how you answer this question. Do you believe in magic?