A review by courtsbooknook
The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman

dark emotional medium-paced

5.0

As a Jewish person, let me start by saying that I can't believe I hadn't read this sooner. The way Art told the story of his father was unique, heartbreaking, and powerful. Seeing the Holocaust depicted in a graphic novel was a new experience, but I think Spiegelman really took the time to understand his father's story and trauma. I thought the animal choices for all the parties involved were interesting and deliberate, even though seeing everything depicted in that lens was wild. I also thought that while this could be a quicker read as a graphic novel, it still had a heaviness that made you reflect and really digest what was happening. Overall, this book is still impactful—decades after it was written. The art style is unmatched, and the storytelling was well done. Definitely a must-read.