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Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (Maus, #1)
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bookshelves: 2017, favorites, graphic-novel, non-fiction, 2019
Oct 22, 2017
bookshelves: 2017, favorites, graphic-novel, non-fiction, 2019
Read 2 times. Last read January 7, 2019.
I am extremely moved by this book, it is as relevant and important today as it was when it was first published over 30 years ago, possibly even more so.
Maus tells the story of Vladek Spielgeman, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust. His son, Art Spiegelman, is an illustrator and wants to write the story of his father's experiences during World War II. The story is also of Art himself, the interviews and relationship with his father.
The story alternates between the present day interviews and shifts into the past through Vladek's recollections. The illustrations are straightforward and in a black-and-white style.
I highly recommend this book, it is a powerful and emotional story. I am starting the second volume right away.
FINAL NOTE: below is what I found to be one of the most powerful scenes in the book.
Maus tells the story of Vladek Spielgeman, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust. His son, Art Spiegelman, is an illustrator and wants to write the story of his father's experiences during World War II. The story is also of Art himself, the interviews and relationship with his father.
The story alternates between the present day interviews and shifts into the past through Vladek's recollections. The illustrations are straightforward and in a black-and-white style.
I highly recommend this book, it is a powerful and emotional story. I am starting the second volume right away.
FINAL NOTE: below is what I found to be one of the most powerful scenes in the book.
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October 22, 2017
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October 22, 2017
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October 22, 2017
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October 22, 2017
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October 22, 2017
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graphic-novel
October 22, 2017
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non-fiction
October 22, 2017
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January 7, 2019
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January 7, 2019
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January 10, 2019
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Oct 22, 2017 02:45PM
Sounds like an emotional read Carol.
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Fantastic review. I haven't come across this book, I'll add it.
Maureen wrote: "Sounds like an emotional read Carol."Yes Maureen, very emotional. Highly recommend it!
Crumb wrote: "Great review, Carol."Thank you Crumb!
Bianca wrote: "Fantastic review. I haven't come across this book, I'll add it."Thank you Bianca! Hope you like it
Great review, Carol! With your endorsement, I had to add it!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Great review, Carol! With your endorsement, I had to add it!"Thank you Jennifer, hope you like it!
Jan wrote: "Great review, Carol!"Thank you Jan!
Wonderful Review Carol! Glad you enjoyed it.
Mary wrote: "Wonderful Review Carol! Glad you enjoyed it."This graphic novel is great, I'm almost finishing the second volume.
Wonderful review Carol! I love books about WW2 so much and I've always seen this book and always heard how good it was. But for some reason I've also always been hesitant to pick it up. But.. not anymore!!! I think your review sold it me! And the last bit you added was just beautiful :') thanks Carol! I look forward to reading this x
Svetlana wrote: "Wonderful review Carol! I love books about WW2 so much and I've always seen this book and always heard how good it was. But for some reason I've also always been hesitant to pick it up. But.. not a..."Thank you Svetlana! I was hesitant to pick it up as well but I'm glad I did!
Great review, Carol! Couldn't have said it better myself. This is one of those books that changes you. It has had such an influence in my own writing and illustrations as well. Art Spiegelman is a master of narrative and emotional landscaping.
Ken wrote: "Great review, Carol! Couldn't have said it better myself. This is one of those books that changes you. It has had such an influence in my own writing and illustrations as well. Art Spiegelman is a ..."The book was excellent!
Carol, terrific review. I’m adding it too .
