The Greatest Estate Developer

by BK_Moon

When civil engineering student Suho Kim falls asleep reading a fantasy novel, he wakes up as a character in the book! Suho is now in the body of Lloyd Frontera, a lazy noble who loves to drink, and whose family is in a mountain of debt. Using his engineering knowledge, Suho designs inventions to avert the terrible future that lies in wait for him. With the help of a giant hamster, a knight, and the world’s magic, can Suho dig his new family out of debt and build a better future?

Genres: Fantasy, Manhwa, Manga

3874 pages, Unknown Binding

First published October 9, 2022

Reviews

[Minh · Rating 5 out of 5]

he is ugly. Thats the funniest shit i ever seen

[MangaAndPudding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lloyd is water, water is good, Lloyd is good, so Greatest Estate Developer must be good too.

W końcu po długiej przerwie nadrobiłem The Greatest Estate Developer (re-read pierwszego sezonu, i przeczytałem drugi).
Szalenie popularny webtoon, z ponad 180 milionami odsłon, jedna z najlepszych manhw komediowych jaką czytałem, z wspaniale przerysowaną kreską, i ciekawą fabułą (to ostatnie opcjonalnie, bo miejscami to czysty absurd XD).

Na pierwszy rzut oka jest to isekai jakich wiele. Chłop się odradza, dostaje op skille i zaczyna nowe życie z jakimś wielkim celem, tyle że celem Lloyda jest życie na wiecznej emeryturze i górze złota, tak więc używa swoich mocy do zostania czymś na pograniczu scamera i dewelopera wykorzystujące sowich pracowników.
Ten szkielet historii jest pretekstem do żartów z deweloperki, chciwości i twarzy bohatera (ten potęgowany przez kreskę). Seria stoi głównie potencjałem komediowym, chociaż miewa też poważne momenty, i tematy jak np. radzenie sobie z stratą bliskich. Jest to świetna seria którą szczerze polecam, mimo że wiem, że nie jest dla każdego.

Ps. Uwielbiam porównanie Lloyda z LN do Komiksowej adaptacji.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute peak, i feel cringe saying that unironically or at all, but truly best story I’ve ever read. Better than avengers endgame which is the best thing i can think to even compare it to bc nothing else touches the level of storytelling genius this author has created. There’s nothing that makes me laugh or look as deranged as Lloyd than seeing Lloyd’s nightmare fuel faces when he’s scamming people into better lives. I only wish one of the epilogue stories would’ve included his and the queen’s daughter who is also a scammer with a system like her father, would’ve been a truly touching full circle moment to see.

[Raghavendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been following World’s Greatest Estate Developer for the past three years, and it has been an absolute joy to see how the story and characters have grown. Lloyd Frontea, in particular, has one of the most satisfying character arcs I’ve ever read. From his clever wit to his resourcefulness in turning impossible situations around, he’s a protagonist you can’t help but root for.

One of the most heartwarming parts of the series is Lloyd’s friendship with Javier. Their dynamic goes beyond the typical master–subordinate bond it’s built on mutual respect, loyalty, and shared struggles, making their interactions both funny and deeply meaningful. The banter between them often adds lightness to the story while still highlighting how much they trust each other.

But what really makes World’s Greatest Estate Developer shine is its comedy. The humor is the heartbeat of the series, balancing out the tension of high stakes challenges with laugh out loud moments that stick with you long after reading. Lloyd’s sharp tongue, absurd yet genius plans, and the reactions of those around him constantly turn even the most serious situations into unforgettable comedic highlights.

As the series comes to a close, I know I’ll miss that unique blend of laughter and heart the most. As the title suggests it was not just about building estates,it was about building joy, friendships, and memories, and that humor will leave a lasting mark.

[Allie Shen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars only because I dropped it the first time I started reading it, but I picked it up again after the series completed. Read too many good reviews on Reddit to ignore.

Lloyd was the first ugly main character I found endearing and I loved how he used his repulsiveness and wit to build an empire. Isekais / game interfaces are typically a miss for me because they’re too serious. This series was refreshingly different. The plot can be serious, but the storytelling was lighthearted and unhinged. The side characters had room to develop without taking too much off the main plot. The ending was…epic. I found myself tearing up at how I’ve grown attached to the characters. I would actually love to be in Lloyd’s estate. 🥹

[Nathan Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a isekai power fantasy. It is also absolutely hilarious. It made me want to laugh probably every chapter. One of the main jokes is how ugly he is when he is being a thug. The distortion on his face keeps increasing as webtoon goes on. It is amazing.

The story ain't bad either. You get to see meaningful development from many characters. It is formulaic, but the comedy is so good that it doesn't matter. I also liked the romance.

It is also like totally shilling for free market exchange, which I love to see. It is actually so good this would be some economists favorite webtoon.

The power of a benevolent social planner, and free exchange of goods and services. 8.6/10

[Shamsia · Rating 5 out of 5]

De los mejores isekais de los últimos tiempos.
La historia es esperable, pero los personajes, y su protagonista, lo hacen divertidísimo. El dibujo eleva la historia (hay algunos cambios, debido más que nada al gusto del ilustrador por los músculos), y cada capítulo te hace reír, te mantiene pegada al asiento, o te hace sonreír. Y no es sólo "hago esto porque es cool", las acciones del protagonista tiene consecuencias notorias en la historia... y tiene que enfrentarlas. Y lo hace. Que sea de forma poco, digamos, convencional, es otra historia. Y esta es muy buena de leer.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

read the first 75% at some point over the last few years. finished it this week when i got bored. the only webtoon i’ve ever finished 😔✊ lowkey the ending was fire tho HAHA i thoroughly enjoyed. good life lessons and character development (not that i remember the first half all that much). found family trope. a lil bit of romance 💘. also many LOL moments. almost giving one punch man energy at times idk how to explain. would rec.

[David Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first ever webtoon but one of the best. Always had me guessing at what evil scheme Lloyd would do next. His friendship with Javier was a treat to read and up there as one of the best bromances. Very few stories have ever made me laugh out loud while reading or struggle to put the book down, but this did it in spades.

Sad that it ended up but so glad that I read it.

[Leidy Francisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tengo una resaca emocional con este webtoon, pero sin duda alguna es de los mejores que he leído en mucho tiempo.

Que buen desarrollo de personajes e historia.

Todo el tiempo fue completamente adictivo y el final cerró un ciclo perfecto.

Necesito una edición en físico en inglés.

[Angel Nao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este es el manhwa que estuve en sus comienzos y fue de las mejores desiciones de mi vida, es "EL" manhwa que te sacara risas en cada capitulo y con una trama maravillosa y ningún capitulo inecesario, ame cada momento al leerlo y hasta lo relei de principio a fin en cuanto terminó.

[Jurangan Ikan (Mujaer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sumpah, kalau lagi ga mood baca manhwa ini dijamin moodnya kembali lagi. MCnya konyol banget, semua disini konyol semua walaupun di akhir bikin nangiss huhuuu

[GabrielNoah Ayles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Manhwa was so great I cried for 3 days

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good I wanted to read again straight away

[water4life · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is the funniest, most inspiring, amazing, beautiful piece of art i've ever read. the romance pissed me off though

[Archana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an amazing read. I'm in awe with the story and characters and the end was so good. I really enjoyed reading it.

[Minze · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so happy I found this and binge read it the entire night.

[Dhruv Seta · Rating 5 out of 5]

this shit peak

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The funniest thing I have ever read. SAFETY….. FIRST 💕