“I finished both part 1 and 2 in one sitting because this series was that mesmerizing. Spiegelman created a substantial truth about his relationship with his father and also how the Holocaust played into that relationship. The fact that Spiegelman took the time to listen to his father about this period of his life shows that he is someone that understands the need to hear these stories even if it sometimes feels that there are numerous ones out there. Also to think about it in the context of a graphic novel presented in this fashion is unreal. I can hear people shouting, "He made the Jews into mice for goodness sake" but this is what makes the book genius. He presents the world exactly as what it would have been perceived as by the Nazi party, but he furthers it by making the Nazi party into cats, so that we understand that they are also part of this animal farm brigade. I admire the creativity of this work, but also the truth that rings out throughout. Spiegelman presents the good and the bad of his father regardless of how it will make him or his father appear. Each moment truly is touching and helps us understand why his father acts a certain way, but also it helps us to see the relationship that they shared. Not all relationships are conventional and this shows one that is not, but is beautiful in its own unique shinning way. ”
Eric P wrote this review Thursday, February 16, 2012.
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