Graphic novels about the Holocaust -- reviewed by History 12 students, class of 2018

Reviewed by Cosmo


I would recommend this GN  (graphic novel) to other students. First, it uses significant and vivid graphics to illustrate the story, especially the expression and description of characters which are dramatic and a bit abstract. Second, this book tells story in a special way; there are two storylines going on at the same time. One is from when Holocaust is happening;  the other is from 1993, when the last two survivors are avoiding discovery by the Germans. I found the storytelling to be fresh and interesting,  and the illustrations made the historical events appear even more tragic. Last, this GN is based on real historical events, showing the cruel and murderous side of people but also examples of humanity and kindness.


Reviewed by Carolina


I would and would not recommend the graphic novel (GN) Auschwitz to other students. I would recommend it because it shows what happened inside the concentration camps, with details, making the history easy to understand. For example, it showed some of the horrible things used by the Nazi army to exterminate people, as the gas chambers, as well as how badly Jewish prisoners were treated, and how they felt. On the other hand,  is very pessimist book with disturbing details.

 Reviewed by Isabel


 I definitely recommend Anne Frank:  The Authorized Graphic Biography.  I was able to relate to the situation of Anne Frank because there many parts taken from her diary.  These details made it easy to understand  her inner feelings and emotions.  Second, the illustrations by Ernie Colón are very beautiful, colorful, and detailed.  I could picture the horrible things very well, especially the pictures of the dead people and how they were dying in the concentration camps.  There is not much text, but you will learn the story through the pictures.