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_ash0_'s review
1.0
This book was boring and it was about a Chinese girl getting converted into a Christian. Jesus and Joan keep making appearances the way Chinese gods made their appearance in Boxers. Too much of religious mumbo jumbo , not an interesting storyline or characters. Basically there was no point to this story. Meaningless book.
jlmn's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked the book for what it was. A narrative of the Christian side of the boxer war. There was a lot of nuance in explaining why Chinese people would be attracted to practicing Christianity.
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
What an incredible graphic novel. If you've read Boxers but not yet this, get on it! It's imperative that both are read to fully encompass the total story. Vibiana and Little Bao briefly meet when they're younger, but their stories don't entertwined until much later. How is it that some Chinese folks like Vibiana so willingly go with the missionaries? And how is it that some Chinese folks are so willing to kill those that disagree with 'the old ways'?
Can peace be found? Are there pros and cons to each side of the story? Can anything be black and white? This book answers questions that Boxers can't. And it answers them so incredibly well. This is a hugely important part of Chinese history, and it's imperative that we learn about it now, lest we forget.
This is a complex, nuanced story, and Saints, thorugh Vibiana, shows just how difficult some decisions and some histories are. Absolutely stunning.
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Can peace be found? Are there pros and cons to each side of the story? Can anything be black and white? This book answers questions that Boxers can't. And it answers them so incredibly well. This is a hugely important part of Chinese history, and it's imperative that we learn about it now, lest we forget.
This is a complex, nuanced story, and Saints, thorugh Vibiana, shows just how difficult some decisions and some histories are. Absolutely stunning.
Review cross-listed here!
lannthacker's review
4.0
FINALIST. A wonderful companion and conclusion to this pair of graphic novels.
kbucheit's review
challenging
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lee214's review
4.0
A great companion book to Boxers. Tells the other side of the conflict. I think this story is a little weaker than the one told in Boxers. Still a very good read and I would recommend people pick these books up.
cheskasshi's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jwinchell's review
4.0
This is essential a story of religious conversion within the context of the Boxer Rebellion. I heard Yang talk about this 2 set series and I was super geeked to get my hands on them. I love the way he blends in the paranormal to help along Vibiana's journey, and the culture clashes at this time in history became much more real to me.