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A review by nssutton
Boxers & Saints Boxed Set by Gene Luen Yang
4.0
Masterfully executed work of historical fiction, combining the realities of the Boxer Rebellion with larger realities of what it means to be human, protect what you believe in, and find yourself. The artwork is as stunning as the storytelling.
Although the two are meant to compliment each other, Saints will stick with me a little more. Vibiana's story is so heart-wrenching compared to the violence of Little Bao's choices. Both stories touch upon what is lost in the fight to try and save something, and when the two characters finally intersect.. well.. it's best left unsaid.
I felt deeply ashamed about how little I know on the Boxer Rebellion while reading these books. I can tell you exactly when we learned about them in high school, but little else. I am left with so many questions.
Although the two are meant to compliment each other, Saints will stick with me a little more. Vibiana's story is so heart-wrenching compared to the violence of Little Bao's choices. Both stories touch upon what is lost in the fight to try and save something, and when the two characters finally intersect.. well.. it's best left unsaid.
I felt deeply ashamed about how little I know on the Boxer Rebellion while reading these books. I can tell you exactly when we learned about them in high school, but little else. I am left with so many questions.