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보이드씨의 기묘한 저택 #1
보이드씨의 기묘한 저택 1
『보이드씨의 기묘한 저택』제1권. 롤랑거리 6번가에 있는 7층 저택. 일대에서 가장 높은 그 저택의 맨 위층엔 아무도 모습을 본 적이 없는 수수께끼의 건물주 보이드씨가, 그 아래엔 각 층마다 다양한 입주자들이 살고 있다. 3층에 사는 라벨은 겉으론 평범해 보이지만 “소원을 들어주는 능력”을 지니고 있는 그는 사람들의 행복을 위해 힘들 쓰고 싶어 하지만, 사람들은 너무나 가볍고 무서운 소원을 빈다. 게다가 저택의 입주자들 주변을 맴돌며 그들에게 의뢰를 하는 의문의 귀족, 마라공작이 나타나면서 보이드씨의 저택에서는 기묘한 일들이 일어나기 시작하는데.... 탐미 미스터리의 대가, 하지은 작가의 원작소설이 김희은 작가의 화려한 그림으로 되살아난다!!
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2014
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November 5, 2018
The art is gorgeous and this story is super creepy, and I love it!
October 1, 2014
I bought this on a whim and boy do I not regret it. The packaging is excellent, it's completely in color and unlike Aron's Absurd Armanda it doesn't feel heavy. The artwork is just beautiful.
As for the story, its the typical wishes lead to tragedy, but despite that I still really enjoyed reading this. There's this sense of mystery that's intriguing, and hints of a bigger plot woven into a series of connected short stories.
It's too soon to tell where this story will go, but for this volume I was left feeling happy (which is strange considering the plot). I really liked that the first wish shown actually didn't end how wish stories typically end. Oh and did I mention the pretty colors and art, so pretty. I hope Mr. Juist shows up more, I like that a friendship was slipped in.
It's going to be a while before the next vol is released since Yen Press is releasing this series as it's released in Japan. Now I'm tempted to read the digital chapters, but no I 'll resist.
Final Rating: I really liked this, even if the storyline wasn't anything new, it still was enjoyable. And so pretty, it's amazing what color adds to the story. I really needed this after the agony the book I'm currently reading is putting me through.
As for the story, its the typical wishes lead to tragedy, but despite that I still really enjoyed reading this. There's this sense of mystery that's intriguing, and hints of a bigger plot woven into a series of connected short stories.
It's too soon to tell where this story will go, but for this volume I was left feeling happy (which is strange considering the plot). I really liked that the first wish shown actually didn't end how wish stories typically end. Oh and did I mention the pretty colors and art, so pretty. I hope Mr. Juist shows up more, I like that a friendship was slipped in.
It's going to be a while before the next vol is released since Yen Press is releasing this series as it's released in Japan. Now I'm tempted to read the digital chapters, but no I 'll resist.
Final Rating: I really liked this, even if the storyline wasn't anything new, it still was enjoyable. And so pretty, it's amazing what color adds to the story. I really needed this after the agony the book I'm currently reading is putting me through.
June 21, 2017
This book is rated Older Teen and I will warn you if you are offended by nudity and gore in graphic form then you might want to avoid this series. Also you might want to prevent letting younger readers from reading this series due to its relatively dark nature unless they are mature enough to not be traumatized.
One of the things I noticed about the book besides being 18 dollars, but it was slightly larger than your average manga (but not so uncommon for Manwa like Maximum Ride), and when I looked within the covers I found a world that was vibrant with colors as we begin our journey into the strange mansion owned by Mr Void. We also meet a young man who seems to have the strange power to grant a single wish to each residence in the building but for some reason whether to not be ridiculed or because he is not allowed to he has not told anyone about his abilities. All in all regardless of the full color and often beautiful artwork that we can follow through the book it most definitely has a dark side as questions of morality come up as well as cases of obsession which either lead to bad fates or seem lined up to fates yet to be rued in the future. Just remember to be careful about what you wish for because our fondest desires might lead us to our destructions. You might just get it even if it seems impossible. :)
If I would have to choose a favorite moment in this book it would have to be when Mr Staff starts loosing it after he completes his greatest masterpiece (no spoilers on what it is)and considers his options because he no longer wishes to part from it. It is the first major obsession in the book and by the end of the book I look forward to how another will come to bear fruit.
One of the things I noticed about the book besides being 18 dollars, but it was slightly larger than your average manga (but not so uncommon for Manwa like Maximum Ride), and when I looked within the covers I found a world that was vibrant with colors as we begin our journey into the strange mansion owned by Mr Void. We also meet a young man who seems to have the strange power to grant a single wish to each residence in the building but for some reason whether to not be ridiculed or because he is not allowed to he has not told anyone about his abilities. All in all regardless of the full color and often beautiful artwork that we can follow through the book it most definitely has a dark side as questions of morality come up as well as cases of obsession which either lead to bad fates or seem lined up to fates yet to be rued in the future. Just remember to be careful about what you wish for because our fondest desires might lead us to our destructions. You might just get it even if it seems impossible. :)
If I would have to choose a favorite moment in this book it would have to be when Mr Staff starts loosing it after he completes his greatest masterpiece (no spoilers on what it is)and considers his options because he no longer wishes to part from it. It is the first major obsession in the book and by the end of the book I look forward to how another will come to bear fruit.
October 10, 2014
For fans of Nightmare Inspector or Nightmares for Sale, Void's Enigmatic Mansion feels like the higher-rent version of those sorts of stories.
By higher rent, let's be clear. I mean more expensive. With good reason, as it's a full-color manga, and a beautiful one at that at times. But like many things which cost more, it's potentially not *better*.
It's a bit of a slow starter, this story of a boarding house where all the tenants have a secret and temptations and powers clash. The mysterious Mister Void lives on the seventh floor, but the residents of the other floors are where I suspect most of the interest will come. This first volume takes its time though - one full story about a taxidermist, and another partial about a young poet dealing with love without understanding it. That one, I will be interested to see continued in volume 2.
While I think the book is going for sort of a creepy tone, it never quite gets there for me. Part of it is the colors, which are actually a little too cheery. Even when it's dark, it's hard to get into the mood. And the characters are sometimes a little broad. But it's not a terrible start. Moody at times. Not scary. But worth checking out if you're curious. And maybe it'll pick up in later volumes, now that the groundwork is set.
By higher rent, let's be clear. I mean more expensive. With good reason, as it's a full-color manga, and a beautiful one at that at times. But like many things which cost more, it's potentially not *better*.
It's a bit of a slow starter, this story of a boarding house where all the tenants have a secret and temptations and powers clash. The mysterious Mister Void lives on the seventh floor, but the residents of the other floors are where I suspect most of the interest will come. This first volume takes its time though - one full story about a taxidermist, and another partial about a young poet dealing with love without understanding it. That one, I will be interested to see continued in volume 2.
While I think the book is going for sort of a creepy tone, it never quite gets there for me. Part of it is the colors, which are actually a little too cheery. Even when it's dark, it's hard to get into the mood. And the characters are sometimes a little broad. But it's not a terrible start. Moody at times. Not scary. But worth checking out if you're curious. And maybe it'll pick up in later volumes, now that the groundwork is set.
December 24, 2018
3.75 stars
The first story is about a taxidermist commissioned to work on a young girl for a darkly mysterious patron. The girl turns into an obsession for the taxidermist, to the point that he doesn't want to part with her remains. All manner of creepy and unsettling things happen from there and it kept me wondering what would happen next. This was definitely the stronger portion of the book.
The second story is about a poet who's trying to find a muse. He comes into contact with a lady of the night and their dynamic takes off from there. This was the weakest portion of the manga, and the reason why I knocked it down from a 4 star rating. It was just a little boring compared to the story that came before it.
The art is gorgeous though. I rarely get to read full color manga, so this one was lovely to flip through. The character designs were also a delight to look at. This gave me some Kuroshitsuji vibes, and that's always a welcomed aesthetic.
The first story is about a taxidermist commissioned to work on a young girl for a darkly mysterious patron. The girl turns into an obsession for the taxidermist, to the point that he doesn't want to part with her remains. All manner of creepy and unsettling things happen from there and it kept me wondering what would happen next. This was definitely the stronger portion of the book.
The second story is about a poet who's trying to find a muse. He comes into contact with a lady of the night and their dynamic takes off from there. This was the weakest portion of the manga, and the reason why I knocked it down from a 4 star rating. It was just a little boring compared to the story that came before it.
The art is gorgeous though. I rarely get to read full color manga, so this one was lovely to flip through. The character designs were also a delight to look at. This gave me some Kuroshitsuji vibes, and that's always a welcomed aesthetic.
October 23, 2019
I was going to rate this series (I always use the first book to rate series overall... I'm so sorry...) 3/5, but you know what? So the artwork is mediocre. So the story is basically not there. So the translation is off.
I need to know how this ends.
So I'm going to rate it 4/5, because it's not perfect, but holy fuck I have been trying to find the last book for FIVE YEARS and any book that gets me that invested can't be that bad.
I need to know how this ends.
So I'm going to rate it 4/5, because it's not perfect, but holy fuck I have been trying to find the last book for FIVE YEARS and any book that gets me that invested can't be that bad.
June 11, 2025
I loved the horror spooky vibes I got from the story made me want to know what will happen next.
I love how we are meeting different characters within the book despite it only focusing on two characters in this vol. I feel like it is setting up for the next Vol wich I am excited to read.
The art within the book amzing full of color and loved the art for each charecter. I wish we got the poets full story but I'm going to guess that will possibly be covered in the next book.
I love how we are meeting different characters within the book despite it only focusing on two characters in this vol. I feel like it is setting up for the next Vol wich I am excited to read.
The art within the book amzing full of color and loved the art for each charecter. I wish we got the poets full story but I'm going to guess that will possibly be covered in the next book.
April 13, 2023
I know this one is supposed to be horror, but the stories felt more sad then anything, maybe even a little depressed. They're mostly about people who long for connection with one another, and are being screwed around with by a force without their knowledge. The art was very pretty, but the story wasn't that compelling. I don't think I'll be continuing the series.
September 24, 2017
~3-3.5/5
I’m not sure what I expected with this book. About what I got, I guess?
Firstly, it’s beautiful. Ever since I first saw it in the bookstore, I’ve been curious. It’s a pretty slim volume, by a Korean artist, but it’s in full-color, and it’s so pretty! Korean stuff always has more of an ethereal feel to it, and the colors are so eye-catching.
We get a first little chapter, to give the idea for what we’re about to get into. And then we jump into the first characters’ story.
Mr. Staff stuffs animals as a side job, which is illegal. He takes pride in his masterpieces. But then someone hires him to stuff something else, and though he protests at first, Mr. Staff ends up giving his all for this one job.
That story was creepy as heck, and even I was surprised.
Then we move onto a poet, who’s trying to feed himself. His wish is also very dark, and a little crazy. He gets attracted to this working girl, but he also looks down on her. I have a feeling that something very bad, and possibly deserving, is in his future, and I’m intrigued to see where it goes.
I was surprised with this book. It’s definitely interesting. I’m not too sure where it’s going next, but I’m looking forward to reading the next one.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
I’m not sure what I expected with this book. About what I got, I guess?
Firstly, it’s beautiful. Ever since I first saw it in the bookstore, I’ve been curious. It’s a pretty slim volume, by a Korean artist, but it’s in full-color, and it’s so pretty! Korean stuff always has more of an ethereal feel to it, and the colors are so eye-catching.
We get a first little chapter, to give the idea for what we’re about to get into. And then we jump into the first characters’ story.
Mr. Staff stuffs animals as a side job, which is illegal. He takes pride in his masterpieces. But then someone hires him to stuff something else, and though he protests at first, Mr. Staff ends up giving his all for this one job.
That story was creepy as heck, and even I was surprised.
Then we move onto a poet, who’s trying to feed himself. His wish is also very dark, and a little crazy. He gets attracted to this working girl, but he also looks down on her. I have a feeling that something very bad, and possibly deserving, is in his future, and I’m intrigued to see where it goes.
I was surprised with this book. It’s definitely interesting. I’m not too sure where it’s going next, but I’m looking forward to reading the next one.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
August 12, 2015
The mysterious Mr. Void owns a mansion that has been divided into rooms, occupied by various tenants. Mr. Void, himself, occupies the top floor and is rarely seen. One of his tenants is compelled to grant one wish to each person who asks. But be careful what you wish for. You might waste your wish on something as trivial as stopping the rain--or it might cost you your life. In gorgeous full color, this one reminded me a bit of "Nightmare Inspector".
January 14, 2015
dark, disjointed. I hope the volumes will tie together eventually
August 26, 2016
A sometimes-chilling collection of short stories with a "be careful what you wish for" ring to them.
January 1, 2016
That cover, that art style. Never heard of this but the art is really well done. Story is also interesting. Good volume.
July 19, 2021
A sort of light horror story, about the lives of the residents of an apartment building with a very peculiar owner. Does one of the residents really grant wishes?
November 20, 2023
I read this on my Kindle, so I didn't have the best reading experience, but even without that, I don't think I would have liked this manga. It's not horrible, but it's definitely not for me.
April 29, 2017
"Be careful what you wish for." I remember a old horror short story about a monkey's paw, where the paw fulfilled the wishes of its owner yet not in the way that the owner was expecting. This series seems to follow in the same trend.
I first got attracted to this series due to it's artwork and the description in the back. I have been a fan of manga/manhwa that has themes of mystery and supernatural and other themes--Nightmare Inspector comes to mind. So far this volume seems to deliver.
The series is about the tenants who live in a mansion run by Mr. Void. One of the tenants seems compelled to fulfill one wish per occupant of the mansion. At certain times, he seems to try to warn the tenants against certain actions. For instance, he advised one wisher not to take a certain action (not going to go into detail; don't want to ruin it). Of course, the person does not heed the advice and it leads to the detriment of the wisher. The reasons of why and what/who he is still is shrouded in mystery so far. I guess that is the part that will be revealed later in the series.
Safe to say, this series has been targeted for teens or adults in mind. The detailed artwork depicting blood and gore is not something that little kids want to get exposed to--well, the things I have seen little kids get into these days...topic for another time. Plus, the dark themes that get visited in the series--well, not really kid friendly. You have been warned.
To sum up, if you want a series with terrific artwork with a hint of aesop fable (there is an object lesson in each of the stories) mixed with supernatural, then I would give this series a try.
I first got attracted to this series due to it's artwork and the description in the back. I have been a fan of manga/manhwa that has themes of mystery and supernatural and other themes--Nightmare Inspector comes to mind. So far this volume seems to deliver.
The series is about the tenants who live in a mansion run by Mr. Void. One of the tenants seems compelled to fulfill one wish per occupant of the mansion. At certain times, he seems to try to warn the tenants against certain actions. For instance, he advised one wisher not to take a certain action (not going to go into detail; don't want to ruin it). Of course, the person does not heed the advice and it leads to the detriment of the wisher. The reasons of why and what/who he is still is shrouded in mystery so far. I guess that is the part that will be revealed later in the series.
Safe to say, this series has been targeted for teens or adults in mind. The detailed artwork depicting blood and gore is not something that little kids want to get exposed to--well, the things I have seen little kids get into these days...topic for another time. Plus, the dark themes that get visited in the series--well, not really kid friendly. You have been warned.
To sum up, if you want a series with terrific artwork with a hint of aesop fable (there is an object lesson in each of the stories) mixed with supernatural, then I would give this series a try.
April 30, 2017
So far so good! At times I thought it was completely predictable, but other times I was taken by surprise! Not a lot is revealed in this first volume, but I guess the mystery is what keeps you wanting more. ^_^
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