Maus -- three reviews from History 12 students, class of 2018

Contributed by Dino

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust.
It takes a unique look on the situation being told from the first person point of view.  It also shows how one Holocaust survivor's life changed from before the war, to during it, to the aftermath of being free and starting over in America. Finally, the illustrations help to show what the survivor was feeling throughout moments of his life. This book gave me a window into the life of a Holocaust Survivor.

Contributed by Justin

I would recommend reading Maus for the artwork, even if you are not really into the subject matter. I also enjoyed how the story was told through the perspective of a Holocaust survivor and the author, who was trying to investigate the survivor's story. Learning the history was  another plus; by the end I was given some insight into  issues of which I was unaware.

Reviewed by Brody 

I would recommend this graphic novel because it explains the experiences of Jews during WW2 from a very unique perspective, and with a personalized creative flare. The visuals are simple but they provide extra emotion and depth when needed.  I would caution readers who are sensitive about this subject;  the content could potentially come across as indiscreet or insensitive.