wick

completely taken aback by the sudden astonishing increase in production value past 15 or so chapters. I really struggled with trying to get through the beginning (so much so that I dropped it three times) but I’m really glad that I was able to get to what is now an interesting and dynamic story. The plot itself isn’t exactly super complex, but the way it’s told through some really aforementioned dynamic scenes and inner dialogues makes it much more entertaining to follow. The characters to me are nothing too special, but I find that I don’t really mind all that much when they become more believable (though genuinely believing in the “practice” to be just that feels like a stretch).
In any case, it has a relatively boring and mediocre start that accelerates really well, imo. It’s worth following along for what is clearly a good understanding of what makes scenes and dialogue interesting

a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere comes across really well; the kind that reminds you of your own childhood and all of the things that felt endlessly important at the time (and things that you don’t really think about anymore). I’ve always liked passion as a theme in storytelling, it feels universally relatable and I feel especially tugs at my heartstrings when portrayed in children. For that reason, I think the “childlike” problems in this story suddenly become just as endlessly important to the reader as it is to the characters themselves. A part of a successful story, in my opinion, connects with its readers in that way. I might also have a bit of a soft spot for things that make me nostalgic of childhood, lol