Book Review: Maus, Part 1: My Father Bleeds History, by Art Spiegelman

In which Matt reviews the first of four graphic novels.

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[redstrawberrymuncher]

Maus is pretty well known, for example I read it in 8th grade for summer reading. I absolutely loved it, I found it very beautiful and an interesting medium for a story.

[solshine26]

Coraline

[IndianaJoker]

I have a sneaking suspicion that one book is Watchmen (which I'm currently reading and loving right now).

Also, Maus is the graphic novel that has made me interested in reading others--a beautiful piece.

Also, I'm currently tracking down V is for Vendetta, after watching the amazing film (a favorite) and your Books v Movies of it.

Also, bring on the Little Mermaid BvM. Can't wait for you to rip into the Disney film.

[ScabbyJill]

Obviously, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 1&2.

[Cationna]

I think that the symbolism of representing the characters as animals is more, shall I say, deep; it refers to the whole sitauation of Jews and, creating this specific style, actually becomes a means of narration (that one may value and agree with or not, of course). That being said, I am appalled by presenting Poles as pigs. I could understand if it applied only to the treacherous ones, but c'mon, all of them? That's beyond innacurate; either I'm not getting something or this is kinda insulting.

[looking4aresolution]

So based on the clues, this wasn't in your purchase, but I have to recommend Blankets by Craig Thompson. I think it's an incredibly beautiful (visually & otherwise) coming of age story. I always have trouble expressing why its one of my favorites except that I've had similar experiences to the protagonist and I'd love to hear a critical review of the novel.

[AltoYourClef]

@crimsong19

Oh really? I'd be interested to hear what you think of it.

[simsxD]

you should read 'auschwitz' by something.. Pascal.. that is an awesome great graphic novel

[yosiberman]

theres a Holocaust movie called "all my children".... it's horrible, terrible terrible movie, just made really badly....

and maus is really really good, i was amazed by that

[strengthofwill]

I wanna say Persepolis and Scot Pilgrim...but I'm a new subscriber so I don't know what you've reviewed before...sooo...

But may I make a recommendation? Super Spy by Matt Kindt, sorta WWII era and the story isn't linear. More like a collection of connecting lives and...I'm bad at reviewing that's why I watch these! ^^;