A review by fandomsandfiction
Work-Life Balance: Malevolent Managers and Folkloric Freelancers by Wayne Rée, Benjamin Chee

adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

What a great read! I read this book as part of a readalong and it was such an interesting and engaging experience. The idea of weaving Southeast Asian folklore into a story about the working world is both unique and exciting. The use of dual mediums - novel-like chapters juxtaposed with comic strips - only adds to the story's ambience. The way the creators mix Malaysian, Indonesian, Filipino, Thai, Chinese and other Asian mythical creatures into world of beautiful coexistence is nothing short of BRILLIANT. This little book, a graphic novel of sorts, manages to combine a sharp critique of capitalism, a comprehensive study of how different work suits different people, and a unifying celebration of the diversity of Asian myth into one entertaining and thought-provoking tale.