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A review by tx2its
Saints by Gene Luen Yang
4.0
Reading 2019
Book 142: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang
So this list popped up, 29 Best YA graphic novels to read now. I put as many on hold at the library as they had available. These are two separate books told from different perspectives of the same events.
The Boxer Rebellion taking place right around the turn of the 20th century in China. The peasants are rising up against the foreigners invading their countryside, the books focus on the two sides of the Christian part of the rebellion. The main character in each book is very strong, opinionated, and has a significant event that leads them toward rebellion, both feeling righteous in their quest.
I really enjoyed the perspective of each of the books, but as a whole the Boxers book better. Boxers was better developed, and Saints seemed a bit more hurried. This set was so interesting, something different than I have read before. The books are by the author of American Born Chinese, that I also enjoyed. Reviews are mixed, one says grade 9 and up, another ages 12 and older. For my classroom library I would say split the difference and 8th grade and older. The whole discussion of the female YIN might be a bit much for 7th grade boys that would be drawn to the books, especially Boxers.My rating 4⭐️
Book 142: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang
So this list popped up, 29 Best YA graphic novels to read now. I put as many on hold at the library as they had available. These are two separate books told from different perspectives of the same events.
The Boxer Rebellion taking place right around the turn of the 20th century in China. The peasants are rising up against the foreigners invading their countryside, the books focus on the two sides of the Christian part of the rebellion. The main character in each book is very strong, opinionated, and has a significant event that leads them toward rebellion, both feeling righteous in their quest.
I really enjoyed the perspective of each of the books, but as a whole the Boxers book better. Boxers was better developed, and Saints seemed a bit more hurried. This set was so interesting, something different than I have read before. The books are by the author of American Born Chinese, that I also enjoyed. Reviews are mixed, one says grade 9 and up, another ages 12 and older. For my classroom library I would say split the difference and 8th grade and older. The whole discussion of the female YIN might be a bit much for 7th grade boys that would be drawn to the books, especially Boxers.My rating 4⭐️