Maus: A Survivor's Tale #1
Maus: A Survivor's Tale » Maus: A Survivor's Tale #1 - My Father Bleeds History released by Pantheon Books on January 1, 1986.
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5 (2) 4 (0) 3 (0) 2 (0) 1 (0) 5.0 starsAverage score of 2 user reviews
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"Its like your grandfather is telling you his story." 0
Put down your superhero books for a little while and try this historical book. This book is written very well. The narration is always clear and connecting. Art Spiegelman tell us his fathers life story in away that is easier for us to handle. I love it! "Its like your grandfather is telling you his story." By dividing people to animals, it makes the story easier to swallow because its almost like its not real, but it also is metaphorical. The Jews and Nazis playing "Cat and Mouse" with e...
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When Literature Is Not Just Literature 0
Well. This is certainly what they said it was. It works on many levels, this. The use of cats, pigs, and mice help the mediation, but soon enough it doesn't matter, since the reader is caught up in the characters and the conflict immediately. The pacing is remarkable, as Spiegelman somehow balances the pace of a story with historical recollections and his own psychological experiences of his relationship with his father. Before the end, Spiegelman asks all the questions you are asking, and no o...
2 out of 2 found this review helpful.
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