Book Bites: short reviews of 20th century graphic novels

Contributed by Malachi, gr. 12-- Jan. 2018

I would recommend this graphic novel because it provides insight into the lifetime of a nationalist terrorist. It also gives an idea of what it was like to live in Yugoslavia before it broke up as a country in 1991. While I did find the family tree a little confusing, I would still recommend it as an alternative to a history text.

Contributed by Melissa, gr. 12 -- Jan. 2018

 I really liked this book although I had never before read a graphic novel.  I would have liked to know more about  people’s feelings during and after the attack, but there were a lot of details about the events of 9/11 itself.  Recommended.

 

Contributed by Milton, gr. 12 -- Jan. 2018

I would recommend this book for three readers:  those who if  enjoy high-contract drawings, art without a lot of detail, those who enjoy a book that tells a story without a political bias, and those who are interested in learning more about North Korea.

Contributed by Manon, gr. 12 -- Jan. 2018

I recommend War Brothers  to readers who want to learn more about the atrocities child soldiers face in the world; this book does a great job of portraying a child in this situation. Colorful illustrations portray the atmosphere of a certain event accurately. However, if you are a sensitive person, I would not recommend it because certain details are shocking and having them illustrated makes them even more disturbing.

Contributed by Max, gr. 12 – Jan. 2018

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, entertaining, emotional read. The book isn’t too long so you won’t get bored waiting for the end. It tells you about the experience of World War II from a real soldier’s point of view, which helps to create a personal connection and an enjoyable reading experience.