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Since I was giving non-fiction graphic novels a go anyway, I figured I'd include this critically acclaimed one as well while I was at it.
I think this may be one of the most important books I've read.
In Spiegelman's depiction of his father's experiences in WWII Poland, the Jews are mice, the Polish are pigs, the Germans are Cats and the American's are dogs. I admit that for the first few pages, this anthropomorphism put me off a little; but as I read on, I appreciated the allegory. To this day, ...more
I think this may be one of the most important books I've read.
In Spiegelman's depiction of his father's experiences in WWII Poland, the Jews are mice, the Polish are pigs, the Germans are Cats and the American's are dogs. I admit that for the first few pages, this anthropomorphism put me off a little; but as I read on, I appreciated the allegory. To this day, ...more
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