RaveMontreal Review of Books...hilarious ... Moms is a refreshing look at the lives of a group of gutsy middle-aged women who, in the face of adversity, hold fast to their hopes and dreams. The character of Soyeon is an enjoyable straight shooter who has no patience for other people’s bluster. Some of her brash replies are so direct and unexpected that I laughed out loud ... Readers will definitely warm to these fun women, who, like everyone else, are just looking for love.
Tian Veasna, Trans. by Helge Dasche
PositiveThe Comics JournalThe author and cartoonist should be commended for undertaking something as complex as Year of the Rabbit, with such apparent ease. One of the most interesting aspects of the book are the inserts at the beginning of each chapter, such as the maps of the family’s route out of Cambodia, which help to better situate the reader ... The cartoonist’s panels lack a certain depth, which is part of Veasna’s style. In addition to beautiful tropical-colored illustrations, the cartoonist serves up highly detailed art. In fact, there are so many details that readers might enjoy reading this book a second time just to make sure they haven’t missed anything ... the author’s attempt at telling the stories of such a large cast is unwieldy at times, which results in some confusion as to the fate of some characters. But confusion has a place in this story, as it also typifies the highly chaotic reign of the Khmer Rouge ... a heartrending, detailed story for future generations.
Keiler Roberts
PositiveThe Comics JournalFans of the Ignatz award-winning comic artist Keiler Roberts will not be disappointed by her latest autobiographical work ... readers will enjoy Roberts’ deadpan humor and wry wit mixed with a few poignant moments ... The comic artist moves seamlessly from one topic to another in much the same way as a conversation unfolds between two close friends, with tangents and natural segues between topics ... brings to light funny, ironic moments of everyday life that most of us overlook. The magic of her work is just how relatable those moments are, without any plotting or drama—two important components of fiction. Not only would her approach, wit and material not be as enjoyable written as fiction, but readers would also not have that immediate access to her world through her art. Ultimately, Roberts’ work is best suited to right where it is: comics.
