This is what makes Boxers and Saints really work - Yang manages to draw sympathies to each character without having to jeopardize the plot. Interesting that.)īut taken together, these books are present an interesting, engaging read that brings up a lot of interesting ethical questions about the nature and cost of war. Let's Talk About: Do you know about this event in history? Would you read a graphic novel to learn stuff like this? (I guess most of the graphic novels I've read have actually been non-fiction historical. Some of the stuff, especially in Boxers, was a bit mystical and complicated and went over my head (especially as I was trying to read fast for the readathon!) but the feeling came across in a huge way.īottom Line: Amazing medium to use for teaching us about this historical event. why can't people get along and let each other do their thing? It's madness! It was fun to learn about this event, as I knew nothing at all before hand.
My Response: It's a pretty gruesome tale and so frustrating as you can see both sides. Sadly, his story doesn't go to far either. In Boxers, we get the story from the POV of a kid who's brothers start a group that becomes a force in the rebellion and who hunts down the Catholics that are destroying their culture. She never really gets a chance and is (SPOILER) killed defending her faith. In Saints, we get the story from the POV of a girl who has been converted to the church and ends up wanting to fight in the cause.
Short Synopsis: This is the story of the Boxer Rebellion in China that took place right around 1900 between the Chinese and the Catholics.
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