Gene Luen Yang is a wonderful teller of stories through word and art, as demonstrated in his collection of stories 'The Eternal Smile.' He brings up important questions about reality and perception, and which is real, and more importantly, favorable. His art style is flexible, and he speaks many different tongues with his pen and color. This comic book is bittersweet, emotional, and had me on the verge of tears due to all the feelings and thoughts that were provoked (which is more than I can say for some novels). For a quick read but a lifetime of impact, definitely read The Eternal Smile (or the Smile will never forgive you).