Reviews

Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters by Gene Luen Yang

katherine_kelley's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I read this because I wanted to learn more about Shang-Chi in anticipation for the upcoming movie. I think that this isn’t the best story to do that with. I think that the message of the story was mostly nice. I mostly feel meh about everything else. Not bad, but this didn’t really prompt any emotion from me. This isn’t an good introduction to the character, and that’s mostly on me for having those expectations.

gaemon's review

dark tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated

2.75

stacyaj's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

reneereads's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bforbatman's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

geeky_spider's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

indeedithappens's review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

oregano13's review

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

captwinghead's review

3.0

This wasn't for me, and that's okay!

This was about 95% action with 5% of Shang Chi's regular life before and after the main plot. There's some backstory with his family and some history of the "cult" he was raised in. The art worked really well in the action scenes. Overall, if you like martial arts stories and action packed stories, this is for you!

erikachung182's review

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

I appreciated the incorporation of Chinese fantasy elements and the re-imagination of Shang-Chi. I’m new to reading his story, and while some parts of this volume felt a bit disjointed, I really liked the focus on Shang-Chi’s life, family and history. This really helped provide the context to his characterization and motivations.