The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale
Book Review: A masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Notwithstanding being a graphic novel, Maus is a true literary masterpiece on par with any classic fiction or nonfiction book. It is very entertaining, gripping, the kind of book that keeps you up late at night not wanting to put it down. It brings the events surrounding the holocaust to life like no other book could. I really liked the portrayal of Jewish life in Poland before and as the holocaust started. The book is also an excellent psychological study of the effects of the holocaust on survivors and their families and loved ones. This is an absolute must read book for anyone interested in literature or history.Book Review: An incredible book - unmissable
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an avid comic book and graphic novel collector from all backgrounds. Maus is still, after years, my absolute favourite. It tells the unimaginable story of a holocaust survivor and his relationship with his son. Written intelligently and beautifully, it is at times horriffic and yet touching and absolutely inspiring.Don't buy that lunch - buy this book and immerse yourself in a true story of courage.
Book Review: The Holocaust with Mice?
Summary: 5 Stars
Quite simply the daddy of all graphic novels, moving the genre into new areas. Spiegelmann's approach is the finest piece of art treating the Holocaust I have ever experienced. Visually stunning and emotionally powerful, he deserves a place at the side of Primo Levi.The twin stories of his parents' wartime lives and his own difficult relationship with his stroytelling father, delve far deeper than simple survivor testimony. He explores second generation holocaust trauma, confronts "The Grey Zone" and still finds time to pose fundamental questions about the morality of art in the face of Historical catastrophe.
And, all theorising aside, it's just a beautiful, warts and all, human story, . I cannot recommend this book strongly enough, it represents everything that is good in art, challenging, innovative and hugely compelling.
Buy this book for anyone who thinks graphic novels are for kids.
Buy this book for anyone who approaches the Holocaust simplistically.
Just buy this book. You will not regret it.
While you're at it, order the second volume at the same time, because once you read the first half, you'll want to start the second straight away.
Book Review: Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
Written in a style which belies the simple premise of the art work this is a must read book. I read the tales when first released and found them both deeply effecting and thoroughly compelling. Characterisation is superb and the voice of the author shines through. His difficulty in comprehending the horrors his father saw mirror the reader and the terrible enormity of the events slowly build as the tale unfurls rather than slapping you in the face. The collected edition is a bargain and the book is a must read. No collection is complete without this. Does it show that I liked this rather a lot?Book Review: An ASTONISHING Tale...
Summary: 5 Stars
"Maus I" is a powerful and awe-inspiring experience. I have never read anything quite like it, I have to admit. It's really hard to comprehend the term "page-turner" until you read this very unique and intense tale of surviving one of the most terrible times in history.Written in comic book form, Art Spiegelman tells the tale of his father's hardships and survival in the Holocaust. Vladek Spiegelman (his father) was a POW, but managed to sneak out of one of the camps that held him, only to later have him and his whole family thrown into terrible death camps. Uncertain of what tragedies they would endure or when they may be the next to be sent to Auschwitz, Vladek was always certain that they would make it out alive, no matter what obstacles were thrown in their way. This is a survivor's tale, as well as a tale of how a son tries to patch up a damaged relationship with his father. The account we are given is absolutely horrifying, but at the same time triumphant.
I literally could not put this book down once I started it. It's a very fast and easy read. This is a great advantage because this makes it easier for those who do not read a lot to be able to read it without any problems. It's an important tale that needs to be told and it is one that needs to be read by as many people as possible. The Holocaust is something we should never forget and it's something that needs to be taught to everyone. This book is a great way to get people aware of the situation who may not know a lot about that terrible time.
The comic book structure and style really makes the story work. While this is something I could've read in plain text or in a regular novel, the drawings help you experience just exactly what is taking place. It makes it easier for you to want to continue reading without forcing you to strain yourself. The style and structure also insures that more people will give it a chance and read it.
"Maus I" is an important tale of survival, hope, hardships and family. It's a tale worth being told, that much I can assure you. If you have never read this before, I strongly recommend that you pick it up sometime and give it a chance. It is an easy and fast read that will give you an experience like none you have ever encountered. It may be a sad and terrible tale to hear, but to know that somebody can survive such a horrendous scenario like the Holocaust and come out of it alive just goes to show you how strong a person can be, both inside and out. It is an important tale that deserves to be heard by as many people as possible.