It is done tactfully and with great care, with a powerful storyline and characters, making for a lovely combination. However, towards the second half, certain storyline aspects appeared to have happened out of nowhere, in one or two instances.ĭespite that small issue, every page of The Magic Fish was a welcomed surprise. The author connects the fairy-tales and Tiến’s story well, creating an enjoyable flow to the novel. The fairy tales explored in the narrative are oldtime classics we all know and love with an added new spin, highlighting different but important lessons. His life is a mixture of struggle and joy and the entire novel is a blend of the past, future, and fantasy, cleverly differentiated with the use of colour. Tiến is an adorable character, motivated to find his own identity, even in the face of hardship. This graphic novel is a powerful story in itself, exploring a variety of complex life issues that many people will be able to relate to. As they navigate their new lives, will fairy tales be enough to bring them together? Due to the language barrier, he cannot find the right words to share his secret with them. Tiến is a son of Vietnamese immigrants who are struggling to learn English. The Magic Fish is, among other things, a great tribute to storytelling and its ability to bring people together. I do not remember exactly when I read The Magic Fish but I have reviewed it for the Paper Lanterns literary journal in March, 2021.
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