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Boxers

by Gene Luen Yang
2 vols. ISBN 9781596433595. $18.99; Saints. ISBN 9781596436893. $15.99. ea. vol: First Second. boxed set ISBN 9781596439245. $34.99. F
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When Western missionaries came to China, their ranks grew to include bandits and exploiters, and angry Chinese called upon their own gods to help them kill the foreigners. In the interwoven lives of teens Vibiana, a Christian convert, and Little Bao, a rebel peasant, we follow both sides of the tragic conflict in Yang's poignant yet lighthearted magical-realist art. (LJ 9/15/13) —MC
Color by Lark Pien. Yang presents a "diptych" of graphic novels set during China's Boxer Rebellion. Boxers follows Little Bao, who learns to harness the power of ancient gods to fight the spread of Christianity; Saints centers on Four-Girl, who sits squarely on the other side of the rebellion. Yang's characteristic infusions of magical realism, bursts of humor, and distinctively drawn characters make for a compelling read. Review covers these titles: Boxers and Saints.
Saints
Reviewed by MC , Nov 21, 2013
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