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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reading 2019
Book 142: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang
So this list popped up, 29 Best YA graphic novels to read now. I put as many on hold at the library as they had available. These are two separate books told from different perspectives of the same events.
The Boxer Rebellion taking place right around the turn of the 20th century in China. The peasants are rising up against the foreigners invading their countryside, the books focus on the two sides of the Christian part of the rebellion. The main character in each book is very strong, opinionated, and has a significant event that leads them toward rebellion, both feeling righteous in their quest.
I really enjoyed the perspective of each of the books, but as a whole the Boxers book better. Boxers was better developed, and Saints seemed a bit more hurried. This set was so interesting, something different than I have read before. The books are by the author of American Born Chinese, that I also enjoyed. Reviews are mixed, one says grade 9 and up, another ages 12 and older. For my classroom library I would say split the difference and 8th grade and older. The whole discussion of the female YIN might be a bit much for 7th grade boys that would be drawn to the books, especially Boxers.My rating 4⭐️
Book 142: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang
So this list popped up, 29 Best YA graphic novels to read now. I put as many on hold at the library as they had available. These are two separate books told from different perspectives of the same events.
The Boxer Rebellion taking place right around the turn of the 20th century in China. The peasants are rising up against the foreigners invading their countryside, the books focus on the two sides of the Christian part of the rebellion. The main character in each book is very strong, opinionated, and has a significant event that leads them toward rebellion, both feeling righteous in their quest.
I really enjoyed the perspective of each of the books, but as a whole the Boxers book better. Boxers was better developed, and Saints seemed a bit more hurried. This set was so interesting, something different than I have read before. The books are by the author of American Born Chinese, that I also enjoyed. Reviews are mixed, one says grade 9 and up, another ages 12 and older. For my classroom library I would say split the difference and 8th grade and older. The whole discussion of the female YIN might be a bit much for 7th grade boys that would be drawn to the books, especially Boxers.My rating 4⭐️
Absolutely beautiful illustrations concerning the Boxer Rebellion in China, from 1899-1901. I will admit my own ignorance on the topic, so it was very interesting to read about it through the eyes of this fictional character, Little Bao, who fights through the characters from Chinese history and opera. Very compelling read, with some interesting styles in telling the story of Little Bao during this time.
this is awesome. like AWESOME- AWESOME! one of the best graphic novels i've ever read. why? because the art is fantastic, because the story line is fantastic and yes, I am a fan of historical fiction and recently I've read about boxer war in china. well, well, you'll ask so many questions and can't actually deny the brutal act of both parties involved in the war but you can't even hate this book. It's a stress relief to a history lover like me.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3 because Im not sure I like how a lot of the content is handled. It's too disturbing, I think, for the age group I thought it was aimed at. Any book about children being children and also violently killing people is gonna be a weird, sad read.
Well not quite sure how I feel about this one just yet. As a duology, my feelings about these two graphic novels are going to be determined largely by the ending, I can tell you that already. I'm not happy at all with what's been happening so far in this first one. Depending on how things go, my ratings for both volumes will change, as well as my final verdict. So, let's go on to Saints now.
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes