Funny you say that, as for me it was the exact opposite. I had tried multiple frameworks before discovering Mithril, and it was the first that clicked with me. I think what appealed to me the most was the lack of magic, its minimalism, and flexibility. Whereas with other frameworks, I felt I was always encouraged to `npm install <another-package-or-plugin>`, Mithril made me dig deeper and understand the nuances of JavaScript.