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S'està carregant… American born Chinese (2006 original; edició 2009)de Gene Luen Yang
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Apunta't a LibraryThing per saber si aquest llibre et pot agradar. No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. The unique storytelling of this graphic novel make it very exceptional in its genres. It takes most of the book to understand how the storyline tie together, and I certainly wasn't expecting it to work out as well as it did. Unfortunately I did not love the characters much, although it is a traditional teen story of trying to fit in with the crowd before finding acceptance in oneself. These stories are harder for me to relate to, but I appreciated the style of this one anyway. A good fun but touching story of an American boy born of Chinese immigrant parents. The book weaves three narratives together (the main story; a fake sitcom based around Chinese stereotypes; and a retelling of the legends of the Monkey King). These are pulled together at the end very neatly - in fact, a little too neatly. For me it worked just fine as disjointed stories exploring the same themes; tying them together seemed to be turning them into a cudgel with which to beat the reader. That's a bit harsh, but nonetheless it's cost the book a star! Well, okay, I'd rate it 3.5 really - but I still think it's well worth a read.
School Library Journal Review Starred Review. Gr 7 Up Graphic novels that focus on nonwhite characters are exceedingly rare in American comics. Enter American Born Chinese, a well-crafted work that aptly explores issues of self-image, cultural identity, transformation, and self-acceptance. In a series of three linked tales, the central characters are introduced: Jin Wang, a teen who meets with ridicule and social isolation when his family moves from San Francisco s Chinatown to an exclusively white suburb; Danny, a popular blond, blue-eyed high school jock whose social status is jeopardized when his goofy, embarrassing Chinese cousin, Chin-Kee, enrolls at his high school; and the Monkey King who, unsatisfied with his current sovereign, desperately longs to be elevated to the status of a god. Their stories converge into a satisfying coming-of-age novel that aptly blends traditional Chinese fables and legends with bathroom humor, action figures, and playground politics. Yang s crisp line drawings, linear panel arrangement, and muted colors provide a strong visual complement to the textual narrative. Like Toni Morrison s The Bluest Eye and Laurence Yep s Dragonwings, this novel explores the impact of the American dream on those outside the dominant culture in a finely wrought story that is an effective combination of humor and drama. Philip Charles Crawford, Essex High School, Essex Junction, VT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information Té l'adaptacióInspirat enHa inspiratTé una guia d'estudi per a estudiantsPremisDistincionsLlistes notables
Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — S'està carregant… GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)741.5973The arts Graphic arts and decorative arts Drawing & drawings Cartoons, Caricatures, Comics Collections North American United States (General)LCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana:
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Quite a few people I've spoken to about non-superhero graphic novels have recommended this to me, but this just didn't hit home with me like it has with other people. It was an interesting read that twines together three separate stories into one. The first story is based on a Chinese folktale; the second on a young Chinese-American schoolboy; and the last on an American teen whose cousin "Chin-kee" comes to visit from China. The weaving together of the stories was unique, but felt very absurd and almost childlike. I get the point Yang was trying to make but don't think the meshing of stories was overall successful. The story wrapped up very quickly and felt unfinished. The art style was solid although a little bland.
I think this could be a great read for some people, but probably not for everyone. I would still recommend this to certain people, especially if you're looking for some diverse authors or a unique little story!
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