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saracat's review
3.0
First, I want to thank NetGalley and IDW Publishing for making this ARC available for me to review.
If I were viewing this book just based on the art, I'd probably give it a 4 or 4.5. It's not a style of art that I'm drawn to, but it feels to be matched very well with the story that is being told. Though, at times, it was confusing as to which dialogue box to read next.
The concept of the story: a daughter hearing her father reflect on the past is really a great framework for allowing the daughter to stand in as the person to ask questions the reader would also like answers to. However, for me, I had a hard time following sections that included information about people or events I was already familiar with. Though, the explanations felt clearer when talking about things not related to the group Redbone directly (like the occupation at Wounded Knee for example). I think this story has a lot of potential, but feel it could benefit from some changes if they want to reach audiences who are not already fans of, and familiar with, Redbone.
If I were viewing this book just based on the art, I'd probably give it a 4 or 4.5. It's not a style of art that I'm drawn to, but it feels to be matched very well with the story that is being told. Though, at times, it was confusing as to which dialogue box to read next.
The concept of the story: a daughter hearing her father reflect on the past is really a great framework for allowing the daughter to stand in as the person to ask questions the reader would also like answers to. However, for me, I had a hard time following sections that included information about people or events I was already familiar with. Though, the explanations felt clearer when talking about things not related to the group Redbone directly (like the occupation at Wounded Knee for example). I think this story has a lot of potential, but feel it could benefit from some changes if they want to reach audiences who are not already fans of, and familiar with, Redbone.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
Redbone was another amazing graphic novel that deals with an underrepresented group in literature: the Native American people. I read Indian No More several days ago which makes it two books more I’ve read about Native Americans than I read in all of last year. We are getting better about creating books about other cultures, but we can do more.
rbreade's review
You know and probably love their hit song, "Come and Get Your Love," from having heard it in that marvelous scene near the beginning of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1, but there's a fascinating history--and lots more music--behind this band, Redbone, and it's documented here by Staebler in conjunction with one of the two brothers, Pat Vega, who started the group. Despite a tendency for the dialogue to become expository in places, the story of Redbone is riveting as it includes such figures and forces as Jimi Hendrix, AIM (the American Indian Movement), and the Queen of England.
rdyourbookcase's review
4.0
I enjoyed learning about a band that I had never heard of before. I appreciated that my home state was mentioned quite a bit, as was Native American history. I appreciated the use of color in the book - it made flashbacks and the present easy to track.
stay_truetoyourshelf's review
4.0
This was amazing— I just wish there was more!
I read this for a class.
I originally selected this book because I recognized the band name and was curious. Little did I know that this is not only a history of the band Redbone, but it is also a recap of the Native American movement in the late 20th century. I don’t claim to understand what this book is about on a personal level. However, I think it’s important to share messages like these to people like me so that we might begin to understand. I also really enjoyed that the story was told in comic form— it made it easier to understand, and I loved the art style that was chosen. Overall, this was a very informative book that I’d recommend to nonfiction fans.
Rating: 4/5
I read this for a class.
I originally selected this book because I recognized the band name and was curious. Little did I know that this is not only a history of the band Redbone, but it is also a recap of the Native American movement in the late 20th century. I don’t claim to understand what this book is about on a personal level. However, I think it’s important to share messages like these to people like me so that we might begin to understand. I also really enjoyed that the story was told in comic form— it made it easier to understand, and I loved the art style that was chosen. Overall, this was a very informative book that I’d recommend to nonfiction fans.
Rating: 4/5
trekbicycles's review
4.0
A joy to read about a beloved band — their music, their social dynamics, and their activism!
saidtheraina's review
4.0
I love consuming media about niche history. In this case, I got to learn about a rock band that proudly branded itself as "Native American" way back in the 1960s and 70s. The members came from a few different tribal nations.
I appreciated the illustration style - it's very French, atmospheric, kind of meandering, with a wide variety of approaches and layouts (kinda like life). Much of the text is first person from one of the members of the band. This is something of an authorized biographical piece, although the primary author/superfan is a white French man.
I appreciated the representation of how people of various Native American backgrounds have been mistaken for Latine people. Obviously there are some blurred lines there too in some cases, but in the experience of Pat and Lolly Vegas, it was an example of white assumptions. There's a great scene with Jimi Hendrix along those lines.
I loved the section about AIM and Redbone's activism.
Originally published in French. And there are points when you can tell.
I feel like the people who will appreciate this the most are probably the people who are familiar with the band. So, although this is currently shelved in our YA GN section, I'm going to suggest we move it to the adult GNs. There's a level of assumed knowledge that I don't think most teens will have. And the aesthetic will fit more in the Adult GN section in our library.
I appreciated the illustration style - it's very French, atmospheric, kind of meandering, with a wide variety of approaches and layouts (kinda like life). Much of the text is first person from one of the members of the band. This is something of an authorized biographical piece, although the primary author/superfan is a white French man.
I appreciated the representation of how people of various Native American backgrounds have been mistaken for Latine people. Obviously there are some blurred lines there too in some cases, but in the experience of Pat and Lolly Vegas, it was an example of white assumptions. There's a great scene with Jimi Hendrix along those lines.
I loved the section about AIM and Redbone's activism.
Originally published in French. And there are points when you can tell.
I feel like the people who will appreciate this the most are probably the people who are familiar with the band. So, although this is currently shelved in our YA GN section, I'm going to suggest we move it to the adult GNs. There's a level of assumed knowledge that I don't think most teens will have. And the aesthetic will fit more in the Adult GN section in our library.
readingwithkaitlyn's review
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Racism
Moderate: Colonisation, Violence, Child abuse, and Genocide
Minor: War, Pandemic/Epidemic, Pedophilia, Bullying, Infidelity, Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Child death, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
Wounded Knee, Standing Rock, Residential Schools, Sand Creek.camilleisreading24's review
5.0
Fantastic graphic biography about the rockband Redbone and their activism. I loved the art style of this book and learned a lot.
boliak_1014's review
3.0
I borrowed it on my Kindle Unlimited trial and was compelled by the story. A fascinating and quick read.