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bedroominarles's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
icedcoffeeandbookss's review against another edition
4.0
This was a read from my local library. I usually dislike history filled books and info dumpy books but I liked those things in this book. it was easy to read and understand and the art was beautiful! the characters were pretty good as well. the only thing I didn't like was the time travel aspect, because I didn't catch on to it until later in the book so I was a bit confused, however it was still a great book.
ximajs's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting idea, but ultimately a disappointing read.
The drawings didn't draw me in (no pun intended). I really don't like this sort of "simple comic" art style. The riot scenes felt flat and lifeless, probably because of the plain backgrounds and how sanitized the riots seemed in this book. In addition I struggled to understand the main characters, who looked like they were in their late teens or early twenties, but behaved like clueless children when being told about and even shown the Stonewall riots.
I found the book in my library's YA and adult graphic novel section, but the style of storytelling and art and characters made it feel like it was aimed at children/preteens.
I am almost tempted to give it 1 star, but I feel the topic deserves 2.
The drawings didn't draw me in (no pun intended). I really don't like this sort of "simple comic" art style. The riot scenes felt flat and lifeless, probably because of the plain backgrounds and how sanitized the riots seemed in this book. In addition I struggled to understand the main characters, who looked like they were in their late teens or early twenties, but behaved like clueless children when being told about and even shown the Stonewall riots.
I found the book in my library's YA and adult graphic novel section, but the style of storytelling and art and characters made it feel like it was aimed at children/preteens.
I am almost tempted to give it 1 star, but I feel the topic deserves 2.
meredithmc's review against another edition
4.0
ARC courtesy of NetGalley.
A great addition to the History Comics series. Three teens, along with one's abuela, find themselves traveling through time back to the Stonewall Riots in 1969, learning firsthand what happened and how it still affects them as LGBTQ+ teens living in today's world.
A great addition to the History Comics series. Three teens, along with one's abuela, find themselves traveling through time back to the Stonewall Riots in 1969, learning firsthand what happened and how it still affects them as LGBTQ+ teens living in today's world.
booknerd1997's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
this book definitely feels like it's meant for a much younger audience than myself but it wasn't all that bad so I might check out a few more in the series
mellambert's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
A pretty good comic for kids to understand LGBTQIAP+ history.
tattedlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
First, I'm a huge fan of History Comics to begin with. Second, while this subject is covered in other books, and some even quite well, I appreciate a non-fiction graphic novel even more. This one hits close to home as I have seen many people in the LGBTQIA+ community who would rather sit on the sidelines or run than fight. And, while I understand the desire, it's nice to have these characters learn and change (as I hope others will now). While this book covers the basics of the Stonewall Riots, where it really hits for me is the addition of much more LGBTQIA+ history. As big a history nerd as I am (and pretty well versed in LGBTQIA+ history), I learned a couple of new things. This will grace the shelves of the libraries I buy for. for sure!
bluehairedlibrarian's review
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A historical representation of the Stonewall Protests told in a time travel adventure with three young adults and their grandmother. While the text of this book is good and having three displaced in time teenagers dealing with things in their own way, I felt the illustrations often didn't match up with what the text was trying to say. In scenes of the "riots" or when outdoor places were meant to be crowded, the illustrations showed a handful of people. This incongruence kept booting me out of the story, but the content is really important and I'm glad this is a way to get it into younger hands.
brookworm's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
4.25
I loved this unique way of delivering historical information. I've seen narrative non fiction for kids before but the time-travelling graphic novel format was super engaging. I also appreciate that the narrative didn't shy away from discussing sensitive or 'tough' topics like the AIDS epidemic in the 80s. It was great to see a book about Stonewall that was more nuanced and used the events of Stonewall to also include broader discussions re: LGBTQ rights, injustices.