I would not expect all of this to work, at least not for me: The scale is epic, not something I normally seek out. Somehow, I think Yang’s trademark magical realism makes this balance work. Also central is the masterful balance of the individual and small scale with the scope of the Boxer Rebellion. This dual perspective approach is central to what makes Boxers and Saints work. One book features a “Boxer” and the other a “saint.” The graphic style is appealing to me, the time period complex and controversial, and the two novel approach compelling and an excellent strategy for addressing differing perspectives. I’ve read it a few times, sometimes dipping in and out, but also straight through more than once. I like a pretty wide range of fiction, but a magical realist epic graphic novel would not be something I would expect to love. Gene Luen Yang’s Boxers and Saints is a critically acclaimed historical graphic novel set.
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