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reading_giraffe's review against another edition
The text was a bit cramped so it was hard to read.
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I loved learning more about Bruce Lee and the panels and artwork were awesome. Very easy to follow along with.
alisonwonderland823's review against another edition
2.0
It sounds like the author had great appreciation for Bruce Lee's work and it made me want to look up some of his films...but I can't get past the 'I just made up stuff when there wasn't information about what happened' author's note at the end of the book.
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
5.0
I loved learning more about Bruce Lee and the panels and artwork were awesome. Very easy to follow along with.
heatherbermingham's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this 3.5 stars if I could.
Unlike some reviewers, I don't mind that this book focuses on Bruce Lee's childhood. I think the target audience, 10-12-year-olds will enjoy that. I appreciate that Di Bartolo includes a note that some things are glossed over and fictionalized due to a lack of knowledge or conflicting reports about that time in Bruce's life. I do kind of wish there'd been more distinction, maybe with a small bibliography, about what was 100% true, what was fudged, etc. I don't think it would have taken away from enjoyment of the book for most kids, and it would have been a quick little lesson on sources, fact vs. fiction, etc. Because of the focus on young Bruce, his adult career and death feels a little rushed. I would have appreciated a few more pages and maybe some specifics about Bruce's impact on movies/martial arts. That said, I think the average 10-12-year-old will enjoy this, and I think the art is really lovely.
Unlike some reviewers, I don't mind that this book focuses on Bruce Lee's childhood. I think the target audience, 10-12-year-olds will enjoy that. I appreciate that Di Bartolo includes a note that some things are glossed over and fictionalized due to a lack of knowledge or conflicting reports about that time in Bruce's life. I do kind of wish there'd been more distinction, maybe with a small bibliography, about what was 100% true, what was fudged, etc. I don't think it would have taken away from enjoyment of the book for most kids, and it would have been a quick little lesson on sources, fact vs. fiction, etc. Because of the focus on young Bruce, his adult career and death feels a little rushed. I would have appreciated a few more pages and maybe some specifics about Bruce's impact on movies/martial arts. That said, I think the average 10-12-year-old will enjoy this, and I think the art is really lovely.
kwbat12's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the art, but it felt a little too perfect, and the note would explain why.
thepreciouslife808's review against another edition
4.0
Super informative! I learned things I didnt know before! I love the art style and the colors used!
tanyamhudson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.0