Boxers by Gene Luen Yang

338 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction graphic novel historical young adult adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
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China,1898. Bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough. Harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers - commoners trained in kung...

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Moods

dark 73%
adventurous 61%
emotional 49%
sad 44%
tense 44%
informative 42%
challenging 34%
reflective 22%
funny 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 28%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 24% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.93

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