A review by sammah
Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father by Jonathan Hennessey
3.0
Note: I received an eARC of this graphic novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
First off, I will preface this with what others before me have said: if you are a big fan of Hamilton: An American Musical and are looking for some sort of extended illustration contend, this is not the droid you are looking for.
If you are, however, a lover of both history and graphic novels (like me!) then this just might be well suited for you! I must first of all stress that the art was beautiful! I really loved all of the visuals, and I thought they well suited the story. While it was a bit dry now and then, I think that's to be expected. It is, after all, being written about a historical figure from a time in history that, while very exciting, was also itself sort of dry. A lot was happening, but it was also all very political in nature. Politics can always be a bit blasé, but it was all very necessary to the story of our ten dollar founding father
It filled in a few gaps and bits that were left out of the musical, without the daunting task of picking through a thick biographical tome. It was just right for someone who wants to learn more about Alexander Hamilton, but who may be a bit strapped for time. It was all just fun to read, at least for me. Maybe that's a history buff thing, I can't speak for everyone, but I did enjoy it!
First off, I will preface this with what others before me have said: if you are a big fan of Hamilton: An American Musical and are looking for some sort of extended illustration contend, this is not the droid you are looking for.
If you are, however, a lover of both history and graphic novels (like me!) then this just might be well suited for you! I must first of all stress that the art was beautiful! I really loved all of the visuals, and I thought they well suited the story. While it was a bit dry now and then, I think that's to be expected. It is, after all, being written about a historical figure from a time in history that, while very exciting, was also itself sort of dry. A lot was happening, but it was also all very political in nature. Politics can always be a bit blasé, but it was all very necessary to the story of our ten dollar founding father
It filled in a few gaps and bits that were left out of the musical, without the daunting task of picking through a thick biographical tome. It was just right for someone who wants to learn more about Alexander Hamilton, but who may be a bit strapped for time. It was all just fun to read, at least for me. Maybe that's a history buff thing, I can't speak for everyone, but I did enjoy it!