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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
March Book One is the graphic novel adaptation of the life of Congressman John Lewis, who was involved in the heart of the Civil Rights movement. The story starts with his participation in the Edmund Pettus bridge crossing, but this first book doesn't finish that story. That is saved for later works.
The framing story is the inauguration of President Obama in 2009, which is so fitting for the story. A couple young boys meet the congressman and he tells them the beginnings of his story. His thirst for knowledge, life under segregation and how he came to meet Martin Luther King, Jr.
A good chunk of the story is about the lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville. How John and others were trained to be non-violent and peacefully make their point. How they protested over and over again, and how they were able to change things. It's a powerful story, and the black and white art by Nate Powell serves the story well. John Lewis received a comic book called Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story which really impacted him, and he wanted his story to be told in this format to be accessible by new generations. Very well told.
The framing story is the inauguration of President Obama in 2009, which is so fitting for the story. A couple young boys meet the congressman and he tells them the beginnings of his story. His thirst for knowledge, life under segregation and how he came to meet Martin Luther King, Jr.
A good chunk of the story is about the lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville. How John and others were trained to be non-violent and peacefully make their point. How they protested over and over again, and how they were able to change things. It's a powerful story, and the black and white art by Nate Powell serves the story well. John Lewis received a comic book called Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story which really impacted him, and he wanted his story to be told in this format to be accessible by new generations. Very well told.
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely fantastic. I'm always cautious when it comes to people from outside the genre writing graphic fiction because so often it's a cash in move, but Lewis and company absolutely take full advantage of the format. (The rationale behind the choice is actually quite moving and ties into the story). It can be a little word heavy at times and the story ends rather abruptly (to be picked up in Book Two, I assume), but it's an absolutely beautifully told and viscerally illustrated tale. Highly recommended.
samabenamer's review against another edition
5.0
wow!! what an inspiring and emotional account of the tumultuous time that was the civil rights movement. this illustrated the pained and the determined faces of african americans that they all wore when fighting for their unalienable rights as living breathing feeling humans. this was sooooo inspiring and i aspire to accomplish even ounce of what senator john lewis did. this was such a captivating read and im so excited to read the rest of the trilogy
mary00's review against another edition
4.5
4.5 stars. Excellent graphic memoir about the eventful life of former Representative John Lewis. A profile in courage. This can easily be read in one sitting and would be a great book to share with the young people in our lives.
I will definitely be finishing this series.
I will definitely be finishing this series.
kmsmith1776's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
annabunce's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5