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moonpie's review
4.0
The Auntie is a short, cute little comic about a ghost. I stumbled over it while browsing through Tor.com's 2016 fiction listings. It's not mind-blowing or full of new ideas, just a trifle, but a charming one, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the art.
jokoloyo's review
4.0
For foreword, I found some reviews mentioned the missing Part 2. The Part 2 is not missing, but the font color of the title is similar with the background. I guess some readers read Part 1 and Part 2 as one part. Title of Part 1 is "The Summoning", and title of Part 2 is "The Confession".
The review:
THIS GRAPHIC STORY IS JUST TOO SHORT! ENCORE!!!
The story is about relationship between a ghost, an elderly woman ghost named Auntie Haichen, with Maya, a girl that could see the ghost. This too short graphic novel is only made a slice-of-life theme without enough material for a strong plot. The part 1 for prologue is okay, but part 2 that settled it into a lovely story. The premise of part 2 should be adapted into more stories and maybe for real life.
I really like the idea on Part 2, but it is a bit spoiler even for this short story, so:
I admit, some of the jokes could be better understood if we know some Chinese culture/background.
Gong Gong means Grandfather. Listening an elder lady ghost fancies your deceased grandpa as cute... SOUNDS SO WRONG IN MULTIPLE LEVELS.
I WISH there are more hilarious stories of Auntie Haichen and Maya.
The review:
THIS GRAPHIC STORY IS JUST TOO SHORT! ENCORE!!!
The story is about relationship between a ghost, an elderly woman ghost named Auntie Haichen, with Maya, a girl that could see the ghost. This too short graphic novel is only made a slice-of-life theme without enough material for a strong plot. The part 1 for prologue is okay, but part 2 that settled it into a lovely story. The premise of part 2 should be adapted into more stories and maybe for real life.
I really like the idea on Part 2, but it is a bit spoiler even for this short story, so:
Spoiler
Too many stories that exorcise and repel the ghost that inhabited a house. The idea of "not to throwing away elderly woman out on street" even this elderly lady is a super-annoying ghost is mind blowing. Maybe if we start treating ghosts respectfully, they will respect us back.I admit, some of the jokes could be better understood if we know some Chinese culture/background.
Spoiler
For example:Gong Gong means Grandfather. Listening an elder lady ghost fancies your deceased grandpa as cute... SOUNDS SO WRONG IN MULTIPLE LEVELS.
I WISH there are more hilarious stories of Auntie Haichen and Maya.
andreasp's review
5.0
I'm in the mood for something light and sweet and boy did this short comic deliver! I cracked up so, so bad and I def wanna see more!!
highlycaffeinatedreader's review
3.0
This was a sweet fun short horror-comic where a girl named Maya is able to interact with a ghost.
>> Available free on Tor.com
>> Available free on Tor.com
sarrie's review
3.0
Very cute, it definitely had me giggling at times. It wasn't Alyssa Wong's normal intensity but for a short comic it was very cute. The artwork really added as well. It was a super cute diversion for me to read on break.
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