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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
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The first time I heard the term "graphic novel" I was worried that such novels included graphic violence. To date, this is the only graphic novel I have read that contains actual graphic violence. It just goes to show that first impressions aren't everything.
Nazi concentration camps have been the subject of a lot of documentaries, whether in film, nonfiction book, or in another medium. This one toes the line between being historic fiction and documentary, but I'm not sure which side it falls on. Naturally, due to the subject matter (namely Nazi death camps), some of the material is rather disturbing. The illustrator doesn't hesitate to create graphic renderings of the violence and cruelty that occurred in this camp, frequently referencing actual photos taken at the time (and which presumably had something to do with the inspiration for this book). Primarily because of this, the novel is sometimes brutally honest and hard to stomach. The main character himself, however, justifies this in the end, saying that if no one knows and the survivors aren't believed, then history is destined to repeat; a hard truth that has played out too many times in the decades since the Nazi war camp liberation.
Sirah, did you like this book? What a foolish question; how can one say that one enjoyed reading a book about cruelty, injustice and pain? However, this book skillfully works with the abominations that occurred in order to weave an inescapable picture of what should have been done and what still needs to be done to protect human rights everywhere. It was especially meaningful to me as a photographer to see that photographs really can make a difference if people have the eyes to see them for what they really are. I can't say I'll be recommending this book to my elementary students since it contains so much mature content, but I think this is a story worth being told.
Nazi concentration camps have been the subject of a lot of documentaries, whether in film, nonfiction book, or in another medium. This one toes the line between being historic fiction and documentary, but I'm not sure which side it falls on. Naturally, due to the subject matter (namely Nazi death camps), some of the material is rather disturbing. The illustrator doesn't hesitate to create graphic renderings of the violence and cruelty that occurred in this camp, frequently referencing actual photos taken at the time (and which presumably had something to do with the inspiration for this book). Primarily because of this, the novel is sometimes brutally honest and hard to stomach. The main character himself, however, justifies this in the end, saying that if no one knows and the survivors aren't believed, then history is destined to repeat; a hard truth that has played out too many times in the decades since the Nazi war camp liberation.
Sirah, did you like this book? What a foolish question; how can one say that one enjoyed reading a book about cruelty, injustice and pain? However, this book skillfully works with the abominations that occurred in order to weave an inescapable picture of what should have been done and what still needs to be done to protect human rights everywhere. It was especially meaningful to me as a photographer to see that photographs really can make a difference if people have the eyes to see them for what they really are. I can't say I'll be recommending this book to my elementary students since it contains so much mature content, but I think this is a story worth being told.
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
No graphic novel or photos will ever convey what happened to the people in the camps, undoubtedly. This was a new point of reference for me, having not known or remembered that the Spanish, Russian, and how many other communities were ‘cleansed’ by the Nazis.
To think Francisco died at the same age I am now. Unbelievable.
To think Francisco died at the same age I am now. Unbelievable.
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This graphic novel is the the tale of Francisco Boix, a Spanish photographer captured by Nazis and sent to Mauthausen. The novel explores what might have happened during his time in the concentration camp and how he came to smuggle out negatives of photographs depicting the deaths of his fellow prisoners to be used later as proof against his captors.
This graphic novel is very well done. The story is compelling and the illustration style matches the tone perfectly. As a photographer myself and someone who is interested in WWII history, I appreciate the chance to learn a little bit more about the Mauthausen concentration camp and Boix's story. It's not one that I hear much about.
Highly recommend.
This graphic novel is the the tale of Francisco Boix, a Spanish photographer captured by Nazis and sent to Mauthausen. The novel explores what might have happened during his time in the concentration camp and how he came to smuggle out negatives of photographs depicting the deaths of his fellow prisoners to be used later as proof against his captors.
This graphic novel is very well done. The story is compelling and the illustration style matches the tone perfectly. As a photographer myself and someone who is interested in WWII history, I appreciate the chance to learn a little bit more about the Mauthausen concentration camp and Boix's story. It's not one that I hear much about.
Highly recommend.
Une plongée immersive dans le camp de concentration de Mauthausen. L'histoire / Histoire est passionnante et les dessins très beaux. J'ai dévoré cette BD <3
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Desde el dibujo y los tonos de color hasta los diálogos, la critica más el añadido al final de toda la información redactada, acompañada tanto de fotografías originales y a contraposición de el dibujo de la historia. Una novela gráfica que relata con detalle pero sin hacerse extensa la vida De Francisco Boix en el campo nazi de Mathausen.
Sin duda he disfrutado de todo, sobre todo valoro la atmósfera que el propio dibujo te da y la elección de ciertas panorámicas para realzar ciertos puntos. Así como todas los datos de la SGM, y no solo la de los aliados y los fascistas, si no todos los datos sobre los españoles, obligados a exiliarse, el conseguir sobrevivir a mil y un horrores para después volver a un mundo en el que no pueden regresar a su hogar.
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Desde el dibujo y los tonos de color hasta los diálogos, la critica más el añadido al final de toda la información redactada, acompañada tanto de fotografías originales y a contraposición de el dibujo de la historia. Una novela gráfica que relata con detalle pero sin hacerse extensa la vida De Francisco Boix en el campo nazi de Mathausen.
Sin duda he disfrutado de todo, sobre todo valoro la atmósfera que el propio dibujo te da y la elección de ciertas panorámicas para realzar ciertos puntos. Así como todas los datos de la SGM, y no solo la de los aliados y los fascistas, si no todos los datos sobre los españoles, obligados a exiliarse, el conseguir sobrevivir a mil y un horrores para después volver a un mundo en el que no pueden regresar a su hogar.
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This graphic novel examines the Holocaust from a perspective that is not frequently given a voice. Communist Spaniards who fled their home country for France in the wake of Fascism only to be handed to the Nazis and placed in concentration camps.
This retelling of true events is jarring, seeing how the Spaniards were treated during and after the war. Being used and abused by the Nazis running the camp, forced suicides, horrific murders, but even still having the hope of escape. Then once they were released having been cast out by the Communist party as traitors believing that surviving the Holocaust was being an accomplice in their suffering.
Rubio and Coloumbo weave together this tragic tale in a beautiful manner. It gives life to those who never made it out of the camps. The Holocaust was horrifying for more than the Jewish community, the suffering was widespread and all of those people who endured those horrors deserve to be remembered.
This retelling of true events is jarring, seeing how the Spaniards were treated during and after the war. Being used and abused by the Nazis running the camp, forced suicides, horrific murders, but even still having the hope of escape. Then once they were released having been cast out by the Communist party as traitors believing that surviving the Holocaust was being an accomplice in their suffering.
Rubio and Coloumbo weave together this tragic tale in a beautiful manner. It gives life to those who never made it out of the camps. The Holocaust was horrifying for more than the Jewish community, the suffering was widespread and all of those people who endured those horrors deserve to be remembered.
Perfecto en todos los sentidos. La historia está contada magníficamente y el dossier histórico es impresionante. Da gusto encontrarse con una obra accesible, interesante a la par que documentada y reflexiva.
English and Spanish review
This graphic novel. Is really.... Graphic. As always with the WW2 stories.
So, this is the adaptation of a real photographer who risked his life in order to try and let the people know what really was happening in this concentration camps.
This was harsh, it was short but really hit. I don't usually read WW2 histories because I'm soft but I think is important to learn about this dark time.
I really, really liked it, I would've wanted this to be longer but I don't complain.
The illustrations were really amazing, one of the best I've seen in graphic novels.
*there's a movie based in this events on Netflix. You should check that movie out. It's Called "the Photographer Of mauthansen"
Review en español
Esta novela gráfica. Es realmente... Gráfica. Como siempre con las historias de la Segunda Guerra mundial.
Así que, esta es la adaptación de un verdadero fotógrafo que arriesgó su vida para intentar que la gente sepa lo que realmente estaba pasando en estos campos de concentración.
Fue duro, fue corto pero realmente importante. No suelo leer historias WW2 porque soy blanda pero creo que es importante aprender sobre este momento oscuro en la historia.
Realmente, realmente me gustó; hubiera querido que fuera más largo, pero no me quejo.
Las ilustraciones fueron realmente increíbles, una de las mejores que he visto en novelas gráficas.
Hay una película basada en estos eventos en Netflix. Deberían ver esa película. Se llama "El Fotógrafo de Mauthansen"
This graphic novel. Is really.... Graphic. As always with the WW2 stories.
So, this is the adaptation of a real photographer who risked his life in order to try and let the people know what really was happening in this concentration camps.
This was harsh, it was short but really hit. I don't usually read WW2 histories because I'm soft but I think is important to learn about this dark time.
I really, really liked it, I would've wanted this to be longer but I don't complain.
The illustrations were really amazing, one of the best I've seen in graphic novels.
*there's a movie based in this events on Netflix. You should check that movie out. It's Called "the Photographer Of mauthansen"
Review en español
Esta novela gráfica. Es realmente... Gráfica. Como siempre con las historias de la Segunda Guerra mundial.
Así que, esta es la adaptación de un verdadero fotógrafo que arriesgó su vida para intentar que la gente sepa lo que realmente estaba pasando en estos campos de concentración.
Fue duro, fue corto pero realmente importante. No suelo leer historias WW2 porque soy blanda pero creo que es importante aprender sobre este momento oscuro en la historia.
Realmente, realmente me gustó; hubiera querido que fuera más largo, pero no me quejo.
Las ilustraciones fueron realmente increíbles, una de las mejores que he visto en novelas gráficas.
Hay una película basada en estos eventos en Netflix. Deberían ver esa película. Se llama "El Fotógrafo de Mauthansen"