First of all, I had no idea that this book would end up the way it did. You'd think that it would be an interesting historical graphic novel, but then it throws you for a loop and you're suddenly immersed in a surreal fantasy world. Yet it's still relatable because it deals with the very real troubles of immigration and finding a job so that you can move your family with you. I started reading this comic without the prior knowledge that it was wordless, and I was pleasantly surprised by this revelation. The story doesn't need words really. an emotional story such as this can and was easily conveyed through facial expressions and body gestures. The faces in particular were done with much care and detail, which helped the me as the reader follow the story and connect with the protagonist with ease.
I especially enjoyed the flashbacks of the people that the man met along the way, as well as the sequences of clouds and the flower/leaf. It helped to convey the passage of time very well, and though it didn't directly add to the plot, it helped to create the mood.
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