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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Two different points of view re: the Boxer Rebellion in China. Wonderfully written and illustrated but a hard sell for Teens.
A horrifically sad account of the Boxer Rebellion that will bring forth a new perspective to what occurred in China during that time. It removes itself from the distant and western gaze of history and explores personal feelings of both converts and boxers--both victims of western imperialism--as well as the disgusting lengths people go for patriotism and strength.
Excellent historical fiction about the boxer rebellion and the mistakes made in war.
Interesting to view these stories through the eyes of kids who both want to better who they were with their families. I wish there was some of the actual history as a prequel for understanding the context of the situation better.
If Gene Luen Yang didn't have a history of producing marvelous works of art, making me therefore confident that he will continue to do so in the future, I would be inclined to call Boxers his masterpiece (or at least, one half of his masterpiece, I'm still reading Saints). For the time being, I'm going to call it a masterwork. Passion drips from the page with every word, and with every line of drawing. It is epic, in the best sense. And that's actually all I'm going to say about it, because I have Saints sitting in front of me, just waiting to be finished.
The first of two companion historical graphic novels about the Boxer Rebellion. Author and illustrator Gene Luen Yang tells the story of a young man who leads the revolt against Westerners invading China during the turn of the 20th century. There's a bit of a superhero angle as the gods of China take human form in the group known as the Righteous and Harmonious Fist.
The relationship between protagonist Little Bao and the lady he pines for, Mei-wen, serves as a nice contrast to the impending showdown between the boxers and the imperialist forces. I loved the clean art and the quick pace of the story as well as the moments of moral ambiguity; much like Yang's landmark work American Born Chinese, Boxers is a captivating tale, expertly crafted and told.
The relationship between protagonist Little Bao and the lady he pines for, Mei-wen, serves as a nice contrast to the impending showdown between the boxers and the imperialist forces. I loved the clean art and the quick pace of the story as well as the moments of moral ambiguity; much like Yang's landmark work American Born Chinese, Boxers is a captivating tale, expertly crafted and told.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated