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A review by erinnh
Mothballs by Sole Otero
4.0
Mothballs is a must-read. I was immediately drawn in by the art style. I love the bold color palette and illustrative style, and how changes in color and style were used to compliment and progress the narrative. The graphics really added another layer of nuance to the storytelling.
Aside from the visuals, the story was also captivating. The characters and their relationships with one another held my interest throughout. The whole narrative is told through the perspective and knowledge of the granddaughter, and the story is definitely shaped by that. I will say that the ending is abrupt, but I actually liked that. It felt fitting that the narrator’s exploration of her family’s past and secrets wouldn’t be wrapped up so neatly with a bow at her age. I think the story will resonate with anyone who has reflected on their own family and had to reckon with how old secrets or events may play out in their own lives.
*Thank you to NetGalley, Fantagraphics Books, and Sole Otero for providing a free digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.*
Aside from the visuals, the story was also captivating. The characters and their relationships with one another held my interest throughout. The whole narrative is told through the perspective and knowledge of the granddaughter, and the story is definitely shaped by that. I will say that the ending is abrupt, but I actually liked that. It felt fitting that the narrator’s exploration of her family’s past and secrets wouldn’t be wrapped up so neatly with a bow at her age. I think the story will resonate with anyone who has reflected on their own family and had to reckon with how old secrets or events may play out in their own lives.
*Thank you to NetGalley, Fantagraphics Books, and Sole Otero for providing a free digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.*