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.
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.
