Spirit Fingers

What is pink? a rose is pink

By a fountain's brink.
What is red? a poppy's red
In its barley bed.
What is blue? the sky is blue
Where the clouds float thro'.
What is white? a swan is white
Sailing in the light.
What is yellow? pears are yellow,
Rich and ripe and mellow.
What is green? the grass is green,
With small flowers between.
What is violet? clouds are violet
In the summer twilight.
What is orange? Why, an orange,
Just an orange!

Color
BY CHRISTINA ROSSETTI
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Normally I like to gradually follow the story, however long it takes for the chapters to be released. In the case of Spirit Fingers, the comic had already been finished, so I read it non-stop on one of those Sundays with little sun and high expectations.

To say that I read every chapter of Spirit Fingers in less than a day is an exaggeration. It took me 26 hours in total, and in the end I was just as extremely depressed when I finish one of those books or movies that I carry forever in my heart.

It will probably always be in my top 10. The pretty art and colors, the growth of the main and secondary characters... Everything was worked with humor and realism in the right dose.

I like how the plot seems to come out of an American romantic comedy and how it was perfectly adapted to a story set in South Korea. As much as we go crazy about the romance scenes, the chapters about best friends, brothers, wishes and insecurities are equally precious.

All characters have personalities, similarities and differences. Some scenes are extremely exaggerated and this makes the story even more comical, specially the boys school on the top of a mountain. It was really funny to read!

The interpersonal relationships and family disagreements, however, manage to maintain the necessary balance and seriousness.

We are talking about a protagonist with low self-esteem, who has always been compared to her talented older brother and prodigy younger brother, as she tries to fit in and find herself somehow, going through embarrassing situations.

In some ways, the protagonist of Spirit Fingers (Amy Song) reminds me of the protagonist of True Beauty (Jugyeong), but much more mature and strong, despite being younger. She's not perfect and far from insecure, but she's made impressive progress thanks to her own efforts and the support of other characters.

The funniest art club in fiction really colored my life and reminded me that it's never too late to find out and that even those who seem to be in complete control of their own lives are surprised by fate.

I don't like spoilers, but here's one: Spirit Fingers will probably touch your soul, just like it did mine. I hope you can enjoy this story, and if you're feeling lost, remember: there are always fun things to do, even if you don't have the talent for it.

I don't know yet what's the color of my life. Maybe is purple, cian, gray. However, I know it will be beautiful.