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This was a hard book to read, mostly for the subject matter. And honestly, if it weren't for the subject, and for it's importance in history, I think my grade for this graphic novel would have been lower.

I thought the way in which Spiegelman related his father's experiences during the holocaust was definitely interesting, even though I would say it started to drag a little bit towards the middle, to the point where I had to put it down for awhile and read another book. Having this story in graphic novel form made it different than the many other stories told of the holocaust, and perhaps made it a bit more real.

I would have liked the artwork to be different. I didn't care for the animals, because to me it made it less personal and almost silly at times. It's hard to tell who's who because mice pretty much all look the same. I would recommend this one, but perhaps not to everyone. But if you're going to read a graphic novel, this is a good one to read.

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challenging dark informative sad medium-paced

4.0

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

This is a piece of art (no pun intended) I will remeber for a long time, if not the rest of my life.
Everyone should read this at least once in their life. The depth of the characters (though real people) and the dive into human relationships is authentic and endearing. I appreciate that the author strayed away from romantisising vistims of holocaust and decided to picture his father the way he is though it sometimes completes the Jewish stereotype or it puts him at bad light.
The depiction of animals is perfect for the story and tells a great deal of history.
If you're hesitating, this is your sign to pick it up. You won't have regrets.

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