Description
Born with fragile lungs, Seowon has lived deep in the forest with his father ever since leaving the city. Life stays quiet until one summer, when his father’s old friend James comes to visit, bringing his son Aiden along. While the two fathers head off on a hiking trip, Seowon and Aiden are left alone. Aiden, who treats Seowon with the same quiet care his father does, quickly earns his trust. And as he starts to close the space between them, not just as a friend but something more, Seowon finds himself caught off guard—and yet he doesn’t want to pull away. Maybe it’s because Aiden shared a secret meant only for him. For the first time, Seowon starts to see a male friend in a different light. A hug becomes a kiss, and before they know it, they’ve crossed a line they can’t uncross. After a summer filled with warmth and closeness, something unexpected changes everything. Aiden returns to the United States, and the twelve-hour time difference stretches between them like an ocean. But that same “complication” might be what brings them back together—sooner than either of them imagined.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- Original Language
- korean
- Type
- Web Novel
Gentle Forest Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Gentle Forest
"Gentle Forest" is a novel that took me on a bit of a rollercoaster. With its adaptation to manhwa gaining popularity, I was eager to delve into the original source material. Overall, I found it to be a decent read, though not without its flaws.
First Impressions
Initially, I struggled to get into the story. The pacing felt slow, and I found the writing style overly descriptive at times. It took a while for me to connect with the characters, Seowon and Aiden, perhaps because their immaturity was quite evident. However, I persisted, and I'm glad I did, as the latter half of the novel proved to be significantly more engaging.
What Works Well
The core strength of "Gentle Forest" lies in its portrayal of first love and the evolving relationship between Seowon and Aiden. Many readers praised the author's ability to capture the innocence and awkwardness of young love. I particularly enjoyed how their relationship matured over time, becoming more nuanced and complex. The author does a great job of building tension in the beginning, which set the stage for their eventual romance. The passionate and devoted nature of their relationship was definitely a highlight. The translation was well done and easy to read.
Areas of Concern
The initial interactions between Seowon and Aiden were difficult for me to digest. The early intimate scenes felt rough and somewhat problematic, which detracted from my overall enjoyment. Thankfully, the characters address these issues later in the story, and their relationship evolves into something healthier.
Final Verdict
Despite some initial reservations, "Gentle Forest" ultimately won me over with its exploration of young love and character development. While the beginning may be a bit rough around the edges, the latter half of the novel is well worth the read. If you're a fan of sweet, albeit sometimes flawed, romances with plenty of steam, "Gentle Forest" might just be your cup of tea. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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