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biojesspj's review
dark
informative
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Police brutality
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Murder
Minor: Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, and Mental illness
requiredreading's review
informative
sad
medium-paced
2.5
A quick read, and while probably informative to some, it focuses mostly on the relationship between Malcolm and the Nation of Islam, rather than Malcolm’s wider political views and philosophical impact. A slant perhaps where there was more source material to draw from, but a limiting one nonetheless.
archaicgambit's review
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.25
While the pacing was accessible the art was often warped in a way that felt not-deliberate?
I also feel like I wanted this book to be able to fit a little bit more in on the nuance of his life (eg, his misogyny, potential queerness.)
I also feel like I wanted this book to be able to fit a little bit more in on the nuance of his life (eg, his misogyny, potential queerness.)
teamstarburger's review
4.0
Excellent pairing of story and images. A nice way to learn about Malcolm X's life, especially if you aren't interested in a long book.
*borrowed from Sidney Memorial Public Library
*borrowed from Sidney Memorial Public Library
noskills's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
2.5
A graphic biography seems ideal for those unfamiliar with the life of this prominent black activist. However, it heavily emphasizes Malcolm's traumas, as opposed to his thoughts and actions. The latter half of the book leans heavily on his relationship and subsequent fall-out with Elijah Muhammad, so the uninitiated will likely not have a clear understanding of how and why Malcolm achieved such importance in various Black communities (and why so many white power-holders saw him as a threat). More focus could have been given on his speeches, actions, and networking, as well as his reception across the country.
The art is nice, tho.
The art is nice, tho.