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rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Thorough biography of Martin Luther King, but it took me weeks to get through it.
bookishly_laura9813's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
A fascinating combination of Patua scroll painting art and griot storytelling about our beloved MLK Jr. I learned so much.
kmatthe2's review against another edition
3.0
A fair graphic novel. The Patua art/graphics are novel and really interesting. The story as told isn't as strong as some other graphic representations of King and Civil Rights that I've read lately.
stenaros's review
2.0
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I would not recommend this to elementary-aged children, nor middle school and I would be leery of recommending it to high school students because I think some parents would have a problem with the content. I found the prose style distracting at first, but it grew on me as the book went on. I found the artistic depiction of women throughout the book to be sexist and somewhat offensive. Was it necessary to draw protruding nipples on all of the women including Rosa Parks?
I would not recommend this to elementary-aged children, nor middle school and I would be leery of recommending it to high school students because I think some parents would have a problem with the content. I found the prose style distracting at first, but it grew on me as the book went on. I found the artistic depiction of women throughout the book to be sexist and somewhat offensive. Was it necessary to draw protruding nipples on all of the women including Rosa Parks?
erine's review against another edition
4.0
An intriguing mix of style and story design. The visual elements are bold and distinct and structured. The text is lyrical and rhythmic and succeeds at translating a typically oral story into a written, handheld one. The style and rhythm takes a bit of getting used to, but is very effective. I also appreciated the frank look at King's flaws and failures even while singing his virtues and achievements to the sky.
Interestingly, this reminded me very much of Hamilton in its cross-cultural, universally-themed story that takes a look at one man in his historical context.
Interestingly, this reminded me very much of Hamilton in its cross-cultural, universally-themed story that takes a look at one man in his historical context.
jasmineehare's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful art and prose. I think I appreciated it more having read the March series of graphic novels.