i reread this for the nyc vn book club. phenomenal stuff, it has since served as my go-to as a vn rec for people unfamiliar with the genre.
the embroidery and collage elements make for a unique aesthetic and add to the actual narrative rather than just being a fun gimmick. also, it's always great to see work where you can tell the authors have strong ties to the geographical area they describe.
the story itself is incredibly dense and the short runtime makes it almost like an academic text that you keep wanting to revisit because there's yet another thing in there that is just SO interesting. it certainly made for a great 1-2 hours of discussion at the book club.
ranging from the cyclical nature of life and romantic relationships to the brutal economic reality of capitalism tearing local communities apart, this vn covers a lot of interesting topics in its very tight runtime. i'm a) excited to dive into the buddhist themes described in the devlogs more and b) looking forward to future work by you two. again: this rules.
