A review by migimon2002
Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography by Chester Brown

4.0

A graphic-novel biography of Louis Riel, one of Canada’s most well-known (yet often controversial) historical figures. Brown himself admits to altering parts of the historical timeline/details for storytelling purposes, yet highlights his choices and references in the Notes at the back of the book. Many of the theories & various viewpoints surrounding Riel were incorporated throughout the graphic novel, but one can pretty readily decipher which “side” Brown himself favours. It was refreshing to find a book rooted in Canadian history, for a change. Brown’s interpretation of events would be a great way to spark discussion.