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sqwaytalqs's review
5.0
I loved this collection of glimpses into the history of Native resistance in the Americas. I learned a lot by looking further into each bit, and I found the illustrations to be a lovely addition. I would recommend reading it bit-by-bit instead of just in one shot, as I think it's better absorbed this way.
positiveobsession__'s review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This book is a great intro into the resistance of indigenous peoples that has taken place all over turtle island (the Americas). The beginning introduction is incredible and gives really good resources for further reading. Automatically you are introduced to the idea of continued learning and honestly I love that. It is a powerful and easy intro to indigenous resistance and also works hard to dispel the fatalistic perspective people have when reading about colonization in the west. It was met with resistance - it is still met with resistance. Colonization has not stopped and it is not complete - despite the pervasive idea that colonization is in the past. Colonization is an ongoing project that continues to be met with resistance and through this book we get to see the powerful ways indigenous people have fought and continue to fight. A great intro for anyone interested!
hflh's review
challenging
informative
If you enjoyed this - or didn't - I recommend checking out the updated 2021 version. It majorly expands on the original: rewriting original content in more detail, adding new content, and completely new art.
The 2021 art is more sophisticated and simplistic, and is done completely in colour which is a HUGE addition. The colour really allows Hill to celebrate the different cultures of each People more than the original could.
The 2021 art is more sophisticated and simplistic, and is done completely in colour which is a HUGE addition. The colour really allows Hill to celebrate the different cultures of each People more than the original could.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Violence, and Colonisation
Minor: Slavery and Rape
ezzybb's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
bzzlarabzz's review
4.0
This book gives an overview of a fair number of events of resistance by indigenous people in the Americas. They cover five centuries of continuing invasion by Europeans. At one point, it even specifies how most of the European invaders were from cultures that had been previously invaded by and assimilated into Roman/Latin culture. So this is really about the ongoing erasure of local native cultures across the planet. The only drawback of the book is that it sometimes feels like a recitation of statistics of how many people battled and how many died over what period of time. I appreciate the portions that really show the human effects of this violence and domination. These are important stories.
peyton_'s review
3.0
This is packed full of information about resistance across North America. It is a lot, but it is very important and should be shared. A good book for education.
goddli's review against another edition
informative
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation and Genocide