Wednesday, May 6, 2020

MAUS


Off of first impression, the first thing that strikes me about this graphic novel is that it is a very personal piece of work.  Already without the knowledge of how this is taken from Art Spiegelman and his father’s experiences, it is quite easy to tell that a wide majority (maybe even all) of its content is pulled right out of real life.  The small quirks, speech patterns, or even unique frustrations in combination with the art all make for an exceptional experience.  It is almost as though you are eavesdropping on someone’s private at-home conversation; it felt extremely personable.  In comparison to other works of literature, this book most definitely should be treated and appreciated as the essential piece of literature that it is; as it is surely one of the most emotional books I have read.

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