purplespecslms 's review for:

Boxers by Gene Luen Yang

5.0

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This graphic novel combines history and fantasy in telling the tale of the Boxer Rebellion. Currently, my knowledge of the Boxer Rebellion is limited, so I am unable to comment on the historical accuracy of events portrayed, but I was definitely intrigued after reading this! I would say that this would be best for 5th/6th and up due to the violence and themes portrayed-it is war, after all. It is a bit gory, but not unnecessarily so. This was well-done and I am looking forward to reading the companion novel, Saints. In the back, it does helpfully list other sources that the reader might be interested in information about the Boxer Rebellion, the Chinese Opera, Missionaries to China, and the general culture of China.