novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
RATING: 4.5 STARS
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Please note that this series should be read in order as it is a continuing story.
If you have never read a graphic novel but have been curious about trying one, I would recommend the March trilogy. It is a historical memoir of John Lewis telling a young man about the March. It has amazing illustrations and I had to flip through the book after I finished reading to take more time looking at the illustrations. The story is engaging and you forget about it being just a graphic novel.
(Review Not on Blog)
Please note that this series should be read in order as it is a continuing story.
If you have never read a graphic novel but have been curious about trying one, I would recommend the March trilogy. It is a historical memoir of John Lewis telling a young man about the March. It has amazing illustrations and I had to flip through the book after I finished reading to take more time looking at the illustrations. The story is engaging and you forget about it being just a graphic novel.
kiperoo's review against another edition
Perfect book to read today. John Lewis is an inspiration.
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
5.0
"No lie can live forever. Let us not despair."
leasummer's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve had this on my list for awhile. It’s as good as I imagined. It tells the part of Lewis’ life from childhood to college in an engaging way. Graphic memoirs are a great way to learn about someone’s life with the added benefit of a visual element. Definitely recommend.
m_kaythen's review against another edition
4.0
John Lewis is a United States Congressman who was also a major figure in the Civil Rights movement. The March trilogy is a graphic novelization of his experiences in the movement, with Book One covering his childhood in rural Alabama through to his first meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the formation of the Nashville Student Movement and his involvement in lunch counter sit-ins to protest segregation.
I found this book to be really moving and personal, and the writing style made it feel like listening to someone tell you a story. (I realize this was literally the framing device of the book, but it felt really natural, which isn't always the case.) I think that the art style fit the story being told extremely well, with the colors and slightly sketched out style contributing further to the book's personal feel. The non-linear timeline (going between Lewis' childhood and Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration) works well, and makes a lot more sense to me now, starting with the first book, since I actually started this trilogy with the third book in my children's lit class.
I'd be comfortable recommending this book to kids around 13 and up, although I would caution that it pulls no punches when it comes to racism in the Jim Crow south (racist slurs and some mentions of racially motivated violence). March: Book One would appeal to readers who enjoy history that incorporates both important historical events and deeply personal storytelling. The book's quick pace and graphic novel format may also make it an attractive read for reluctant readers or readers who don't generally like nonfiction.
I found this book to be really moving and personal, and the writing style made it feel like listening to someone tell you a story. (I realize this was literally the framing device of the book, but it felt really natural, which isn't always the case.) I think that the art style fit the story being told extremely well, with the colors and slightly sketched out style contributing further to the book's personal feel. The non-linear timeline (going between Lewis' childhood and Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration) works well, and makes a lot more sense to me now, starting with the first book, since I actually started this trilogy with the third book in my children's lit class.
I'd be comfortable recommending this book to kids around 13 and up, although I would caution that it pulls no punches when it comes to racism in the Jim Crow south (racist slurs and some mentions of racially motivated violence). March: Book One would appeal to readers who enjoy history that incorporates both important historical events and deeply personal storytelling. The book's quick pace and graphic novel format may also make it an attractive read for reluctant readers or readers who don't generally like nonfiction.
roberts0208's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly poignant and inspiring—I've heard so much about MLK and next to nothing about John Lewis (tbh) so this was a welcome treat. We're reading all three for comic book club so I can't wait to see what the other two books hold.
karimorton33's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this graphic novel! The content was of course really compelling, as it helped me learn more about the American civil rights movement. I also liked that the drawings were in black/white/grey, I thought that helped to depict the time period well. I really like the non-violence protest method stressed in the story (and in the movement as a whole) and I felt really inspired by the message to stand up for what is right and to not back down or go down to someone else's level (i.e. resort to violence). This book was really accessible and easy to read and understand, I feel like everyone should read it.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this. I can't wait to read the rest of the story.