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A review by lattelibrarian
Boxers by Gene Luen Yang
5.0
What an incredible graphic novel! I don't really know much about history, so this was a welcome lesson--and what an intriguing one it was. Yang's illustrations and characters all lend themselves to a convincing and engaging story. Every aspect was rich and vibrant, and I loved the cultural aspects of Chinese opera, farming vs city, and gender.
For those not in the know, like me prior to reading this, Boxers details the struggle that many Chinese folks had towards the Christian missionaries/colonizers. Their ways of living and entertainment were affected, and their ways of being certainly weren't being respected.
Little Bao's story of being the under dog and coming out on top as a successful grassroots leader is hopeful, inspiring. One can easily empathize with him and his call to arms, and understand the tragedies which happen to him and around him.
Overall, this was such an intense, wonderful, fast read that educated while it entertained.
Review cross-listed here!
For those not in the know, like me prior to reading this, Boxers details the struggle that many Chinese folks had towards the Christian missionaries/colonizers. Their ways of living and entertainment were affected, and their ways of being certainly weren't being respected.
Little Bao's story of being the under dog and coming out on top as a successful grassroots leader is hopeful, inspiring. One can easily empathize with him and his call to arms, and understand the tragedies which happen to him and around him.
Overall, this was such an intense, wonderful, fast read that educated while it entertained.
Review cross-listed here!