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This book uses forest butterflies as a powerful symbol of Taiwan's historical past. The artist KUCHiXO’s stunning use of colored pencils, childlike sketching, and vibrant silhouettes enhances the story's dreamlike quality.
The narrative follows a Chinese entomologist and a Japanese photographer as they search for butterflies in Taiwan’s mountains. Along the way, they become entwined with a mysterious, silent girl who possesses a collection of endangered butterflies. Their journey leads them to confront phantoms from their past, with the story’s rich symbolism subtly alluding to Taiwan’s White Terror period. The book offers a profound reflection on Taiwan’s history.