It's really tough to put out an anthology of comics for a good cause and make it memorable. This collection boasts a number of talented artists and writers from the comics industry. And while I found myself nodding (in agreement, not exhaustion) at several times while I read it, when I reached the end, none of it had stuck with me.Most of the stories felt rushed and played more on sentimentality than on engaging with emotions. I don't blame any of the creative teams for this, as it's incredibly

This is what comics is about. People coming together to tell their stories and help each other.

A good cause is supported by a fairly consistent anthology that offers a good balance between being educational and entertaining. My one gripe is that most of the strips had an inspirational or hope-filled bent that seem sort of passive in the big picture. I would have liked to see a little more outrage like in Tom Beland's entry or some concrete proposals for next steps in the recovery of the island.

One of the most cohesive comics anthologies I've read in a long time, each one of these short stories brims with pride and love and emotion. The book may have overdone it with the taino-related stories at the expense of Puerto Rico's African roots but that is a mere quibble (especially for a book that ends with such a moving image as that of a little girl reading out loud to her afro-Boricua family, by the light of a lamp, darkness surrounding them, the poems of Julia de Burgos). Highlights incl...

Truly a powerful comic anthology that reflects what it means to be Puerto Rican. The moment I found out about this comic and how the proceeds were going to support relief and rebuilding efforts in PR I had to be part of this project also. I was born in Puerto Rico and most of my family lives there. It was a hard time hoping to hear from your family members. I loved the comics in this book. It is a book that will teach all who read it about PR's history, culture, values, strong family support but...

This anthology features different styles of art so it was easy to like a few of them. I appreciate the effort in putting this together and the history lessons presented in some of the stories. My main issues have been shared by other reviewers here - some of the stories are too short and most are not very memorable. I'll probably purchase a physical copy for my library.Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an electronic version in exchange for an honest review.

My heart gives it a 5*, my head a 3. More thoughts to come in a future wrap up on my channel.

Like many reviewers, I wanted to like this anthology more than I actually did.It's sweet (I teared up at times -- often while reading the book's prefatory matter) and educational, and we get some futuristic stories so yay for that, and none of it is bad, it's just fairly simplistic.We start off with some pieces set around the destruction of Hurricane Maria, with memories of the island, which segue into histories of the island -- and then the remainder of the book is a mixture of memories of the

Impulse borrow at the library, and it was really good - go buy it if you can! My complete review:http://www.bogireadstheworld.com/puer...Source of the book: Lawrence Public Library

I purchased this anthology just to support the people of Puerto Rico, but ending up finding it quite enjoyable. Honestly, I wasn't enjoying it very much until I changed my way of thinking about it. I have only ever read comics for pure entertainment, but this one was much more for education and, at times, political expression. I changed my point of view by trying to think like a Puerto Rican. It must be very strange to be considered American but to be from what is essentially a foreign island na...

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history, culture, and strength of Puerto Rico. An illustrated anthology, this book contains tons of information that inform readers about the richness of Puerto Rico. I found myself smiling as I read, enjoying the affirming stories being told. I learned that our name for 'Hurricane" comes from Juracan, the Taino god of chaos - cool! More books like this are needed, so that young kids of color can remember that they've been her...

*I received this book as an eARC from Lion Forge via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*This comics anthology features stories from all different aspects of the Puerto Rican people. There are stories about the history of the island and its people, the present day reach of the Puerto Rican people, and the future. There's romance. There's historical facts, mythology, and more. There's even some fantasy and sci-fi stories.I wasn't familiar with the Taino culture before this. The island has

As a lesbian, I have always recognized the importance of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement. However, I had never considered how, as an adult, I needed to see my culture, my history,my viewpoint, until I read this collection.Profits go to Hurricane María relief efforts and, trust me, we still need them.

there were some highlights, i marked about 17 (?) pieces that i really liked, but otherwise it was incredibly fetishizing of the Taino people and their culture, pandering to liberal white folks who insist "puerto ricans are americans! they've gone to war for us!"idk i had a lot of feelings about it. but here's the list of the ones i liked:*madre de dios (daniel irizarri oquendo) - that play on maria as a protector and destroyer really killed me*pasitos grandes (tristan j. tarwater, art by cynthi...

For the longest time, I didn't know Puerto Rico was part of America, as they didn't teach us this in school. They should have every right that us on the Mainland have. It was great learning more about their culture.

Remember Puerto Rico? That island surrounded by water? The one had got hit by not just one hurricane but two? The one that still hasn’t had its electricity completely restored? Yeah, that one.This book is a compilation of different artists who either live or have lived in Peurto Rico. And unlike some anthologies that just says things like, hey, buy this book and help raise fund for brining Puerto Rico back from the brink, this one educates. I make it a point of knowing indigenous peoples history...

An excellent example of what an anthology can and should be. With a powerful unifying message, each story adds a unique flavor of art and narrative, paying homage to a vital and vibrant part of our world.

A beautiful collection for a good cause. This volume has a fine line to walk--there are obviously a lot of very heavy topics to cover here but overall succeeds at being an interesting and enjoyable read without just hitting you over the head about how terrible the hurricane damage was. I especially enjoyed some of the comics that went deeper into Puerto Rican history--there are a few about the horrible practice of American public health policy essentially tricking a third of Puerto Rican women i...

A beautiful anthology of stories about Puerto Rico. There was a nice mixture of personal stories, political statements, and history. I do wish there was a bit more about the African influences in Puerto Rico, but I love all the history about the Tainos. Reading a lot of these stories reminded me of all the stories my dad would tell me growing up (and continues to tell me). This book made me sad for the things that were lost, but hopeful for the future.

This review can also be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2019/06/2...“Puerto Rico Strong is a comics anthology that explores what it means to be Puerto Rican and the diversity that exists within that concept, from today’s most exciting Puerto Rican comics creators.” The proceeds from this book sale will go to UNIDOS Disaster Relief & Recovery Program to Support after the back to back hurricanes that devastated the island in 2017.As with any anthology, this collection was uneven. Pai...