Interestingly enough, despite the two main leads having disabilities, the drama actually focuses on normal family issues with their particular circumstances only standing in sometimes as a catalyst for very real and very normal issues that many people face in their life. Chief among these are feelings of abandonment, regret and frustration. It's one of the nice things about this manhwa - there are no villains here, just an assortment of good people who are trying their best to deal with difficult circumstances. Because of this, the drama and characters really come to life and draw you in to the ongoing plot.
On a technical level, while the story itself has some issues with both pacing and uneven tone (particularly it's noticeable when the author got contract extensions on the chapters), the characterizations remain compelling throughout and the beautiful full color artwork really keeps you engaged with the story.
If you're a fan of melodrama or tear-jerkers in general, then "The Friendly Winter" really delivers.
