Review - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Who Guards My Sleep?

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Who Guards My Sleep?
by Marie Chow
illustrated by Sija Hong
Date: 2021
Publisher: Marvel Press
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book
Pages: 32
Format: e-book
Source: library

A beautifully illustrated picture book that will explore the fantastical elements of the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings while introducing readers to a child-aged Shang-Chi and his family.

(synopsis from Goodreads)

The illustrations here are interesting, but the story is confusing and boring. The book is clearly a movie tie-in, and some of it won't make sense unless you've seen the movie. (At least, that's what I'm guessing. Who the heck is Morris? He's not explained here, so I assume he plays a part in the movie.)

Maybe this is great if you've seen the film. But if you're coming to it without knowing anything about the story on screen, you're liable to be as unimpressed as I was.

Premise: 2/5
Meter: n/a
Writing: 3/5
Illustrations: 3/5
Originality: 3/5

Enjoyment: 1/5

Overall: 2.17 out of 5