Mothballs
New York Public Library Best Comics for Adults 2024
Publishers Weekly Best Comics of 2024
San Martín, Argentina, 2001. Upon her estranged grandmother Vilma's death, 19-year-old Rocío moves into a house haunted by memories. Seeking a deeper understanding, Ro delves into her family history and uncovers the episodes of violence and betrayal that shattered Vilma's dreams. All the while, the familiar scent of mothballs permeating the estate serves to remind Ro of the ineluctable spell of the past that she must break in order to forge her own path in life. Tender, heartrending, and leavened with biting humor, Mothballs is at once a moving family saga and a poignant reflection on the need to hold fast to one's identity, despite how painful it can be. A showcase of tour de force cartooning that marks Sole Otero as a major talent in the global comics scene.
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Otero's brightly colored characters are doll-like yet full of passion, outrage, and schemes, and her storytelling is just as bold and memorable as the drawings. It's an impressive achievement.-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"
Remarkable.--Sam Thielman "The New York Times"
Tender, humorous and heart-wrenching, Mothballs' family saga highlights the impact of generational trauma, the importance of healing as a family, and of breaking the chain of violence, secrets and sadness. A wonderfully thoughtful debut from Sole Otero--Lydia Turner "Broken Frontier"
