This post is going to be over Maus 1&2 by Art Spiegelman.
These books are graphic novels told from an interview that Art had with his father, Valadek. Art wanted to know more about his fathers time in the war and what it was like being a Jew and surviving. The stories are illustrated by using animals instead of people. The Jews are portrayed by Mice, Nazi's are portrayed by cats and everyone else are portrayed by pigs. Why pigs, I have no idea. The story goes back and forth from Valadek telling the story to 'present day' where Art is interviewing his father. This story isn't just about the war and a survivors tale, it is also about the importance of family.
Overall I thought this was a decent book. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. Personally, I'm not a big history buff. I don't really enjoy reading about history but I thought I'd give these a chance since they are portrayed in such an unique way an they are graphic novels. Had they not been in graphic novel format I probably would not have continued reading them.
That being said I feel like anyone that has any interest in history and war and reading about survivors and what their life was like during that time would love these books. As I said I liked them well enough and I'm glad I have read them but I am also glad I got them from the library instead of buying them.
That's really all I have to say about these books. As always you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and now Facebook, links at the bottom of the blog home page, come chat with us!! :)
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-G
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