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sleepylit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Murder, Violence, and War
rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book recontextualizes the events of Boxers through shifting the protagonist role to a notable incidental character that made an impression on the protagonist of “Boxers”. This is a wonderful companion piece.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, War, Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Gore, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
If you got anything out of Boxers, you must read Saints right after. They’re in conversation with each other about the nature of Chinese Society during this period and it’s not just about Chinese Good, British Bad. It does this in a fairly younger ages friendly way that could lead to better dialogue about this period and the lasting effects that still inform peoples interactions today.sanabanana's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
What I absolutely loved about Boxers & Saints was that the author made this story highlighting the two sides of history. And some of the things he didn't show in Boxers, were revealed in Saints. I absolutely loved the side story of Joan of Arc and her own hero's journey. The fall of Vibiana and Joan simultaneously was a double blow and I was left feeling desolate. This story was what completed the circle that began with Boxers and ended with Saints. While their story has ended, its effect has continued travelling that circle, around and around forming what we have today.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
readandfindout's review
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 3 stars
Plot: 2 stars
Art: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 3 stars
Plot: 2 stars
Art: 4 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Suicide
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