As a novel reader, I would say that the novel is a bit darker. Especially in the current arc. The main characters are much more desperate and, in all honesty, it was more logical in how everything unfolded. There was no "AHA She's innocent let me absolve her of all suspicion" instead they were more cautious (which made it sadder) but ultimately more rewarding. I can understand why they adapted it the way they did but doing that left out a lot of the grit. It's still a good story that will probably reach the same conclusion but it still feels a bit empty.
I agree with @NicholeD. + The manhwa is good, the art is fabulous and if you want more drama and indepth understanding you can read the novel. It is very simple to understand and very addictive. I completed it in 2 days. (￣▽￣)
Can u share the link of the novel?
Ohmygod that sounds super interestingggg. I'm totally sold to read the novel now!! But just in case-- any trigger warnings?
Omg yall sold me gonna read the novel now
From what I remember there is an attempted SA, Depression, Violence
This is the link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/26911054906960505
The current arc and deviation from the novel begins at chapter 111 I believe. Though reading it from the beginning isn't so bad. Also, you can look up the epilogue on this site as well.
Yall I understand the frustration when the manhwa doesn't get adapted properly when it's supposed to be an adaptation so no criticism from my end. As a non novel reader, the manhwa feels fucking amazing so I wonder what's the novel like ngl.