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A review by thegardenlesbian
Maus by Art Spiegelman
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
I originally learnt about this book because of the possible banning it was going through. I'm not a huge fan of comics and graphic novels, but this one is a masterpiece, and I think everyone should read it if they have the opportunity. It's a great way to learn about the Holocaust from a survivor's perspective.
It's a fast read, it felt like I was breezing through it. I also loved the meta aspect of it, with the author showing his struggles while writing this book, and leaving in the crankiness of his father, even if it makes him, at times, unlikable.
It's a fast read, it felt like I was breezing through it. I also loved the meta aspect of it, with the author showing his struggles while writing this book, and leaving in the crankiness of his father, even if it makes him, at times, unlikable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Antisemitism, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Dementia
Hangings