A review by raychelbennet
Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes by Adrien Gombeaud, Lun Zhang

4.0

A comprehensive history of the Tianamen Square Massacre from the perspective of Lun Zhang, a young sociology professor who became a powerful figure during the protests. This graphic novel was beautifully depicted and it is dense. I had to frequently pause and give myself time to absorb what I was reading. I also had only a a surface level understanding of what happened in June 1989, so I constantly stopped what I was doing and went down google rabbit holes to try and fill in the gaps of my understanding. Gut wrenching, powerful, and extensive, this graphic novel covers multiple perspectives and aspects of what happened leading up, during, and following the massacre. A great read for any one who wants to know more information about this incredibly significant movement.