i think this manhwa portrays its themes very well to be honest. you're not supposed to look at this like an actual "BL", but as a horror story instead.
As an SA survivor, the themes are deeply troubling and i understand all of the backlash it's getting, but the reactions of the MC to his constant abuse and rape are very real (and hits insanely close to home). i think this is one of the few stories i have read that made me cry just because of how scarily accurate the emotions, thoughts, and actions are portrayed.
Not to say that Non Zero Sum is a "peak" manhwa by any stretch of the word, but the backlash for this being "too gruesome" or "there's no plot, just SA" is just... tasteless. The plot IS how the MC manages to survive his constant abuse, and to highlight the VERY REAL responses to intense trauma. it's not supposed to be a happy manhwa with a happy ending, nor does this manhwa "excuse" any of their themes.
all this to say, I haven't read the novel, I don't know how it ends. ╮(￣▽￣)╭. but what we have so far is really good at its job!!
I completely agree! I wouldn't say this is a romanticisation of SA, but rather an accurate portrayal, so my heart goes with the MC, with you, and with fellow victims
fiction can have both romanticization of taboo topics and be an "accurate" portrayal not judging you at all for reading this stuff bc i do too lol, but to say that this isn't rlly just psychological focused torture porn is very misleading lol
Honestly, you’re not in the wrong either, that’s pretty much what this is too haha
this story was beautiful. I wish i didnt put it off for as long as i had. every turn had me on the edge of my seat and i was like. i had a horrible feeling the ending would be gut-wrenchingly tragic and i was proved wrong but ugh. i couldnt help but imagine what this story could have been if it was left to the og ending!! either way i was so fucking. dumbstruck. i love
i feel so bad for jigu because hes misinterpreting his friendship as romantic attraction ughhhh ohmygodd my poor son (〜￣△￣)〜
i read this problematic manhwa sooo ethically like get on my level
I LOVE THIS
Is your name from 9-1-1?
yupsies i love that man
i empathize so hard for fellow survivors in the comments!! stay strong friends (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ remember that NZS is always gonna be here-- dont feel obligated to read it if it deeply troubles you!!