Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family. When Shim Chong rescues this new bride from the river, their relationship triggers both love and hidden intentions. But will these two women be able to find their way forth in a world that favors men?
I’m counting down the moments until these women snap out of their brainwashed state, team up with Madame Ditchdok and make every misogynistic man in this manga paaaaaay!
This volume is finally more interesting with all the solidarity between women, even when they don't understand or like each other. I hope this keeps being portrayed well.
Madam Ditchdok’s storyline struck me deeply. While she’s a secondary character, her tragic past and nurturing relationship with Shim Chong added so much emotional depth to the story. Her backstory—losing her husband and then her home—is heartbreaking. I could feel her pain as she tried to navigate a world that punishes women for their misfortunes. It’s a powerful reminder of how women, especially those who have no power, are treated by society. I found myself sympathizing with her and wishing she had a happier ending.
La leyenda de Shim Chong continúa con un tomo donde la carga social de la historia queda más retratada aún. Creo que, basta con decir, que odio a todos y cada uno de los personajes masculinos que aparecen. Cumplen su función y muestran muy bien como, desde sus posiciones de poder, abusan de aquellos que consideran inferiores: mujeres, hijas, hermanas... ninguna se libra. Por suerte, la relación entre las protagonistas se hace cada vez más y más estrecha, siendo capaces de encontrar un espacio seguro en la otra. Aunque está claro que hay algo ahí que no va bien, los sentimientos que tienen la una por la otra son reales e irrefrenables. ¡Espero el siguiente con ganas!
Pero que tremendo coraje me dió este tomo. Aquí toca recordar los nulos derechos que tenía la mujer y las expectativas de “pureza” tan ridículas que se tenían.