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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.
the_heatherlands's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This graphic novel is a little slow to start, but once it got into the weeds, I was truly impressed by the timeline it literally illustrates; between celebrity names like Sonny and Cher as well as Jimi Hendrix to set the stage for Redbone's rise to fame, paired with Leonard Crow Dog in the American Indian Movement, this graphic novel set the scene. I'm so grateful their story was shared.
dingbatlikescomics's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Truly ashamed about how the broader historical information presented in this novel was never taught to me. Really need to listen to some Redbone rn!
jvillanueva8's review
4.0
Loved this short graphic novel. I didn’t realize I knew the band’s music until halfway through. Amazing story, beautiful writing and illustrations.