Maus by Art Spiegelman
This graphic novel tells the story of a Holocaust survivor, as narrated by his son. The unique use of animals to represent different nationalities and ethnic groups adds a distinctive layer to the narrative. The protagonist's father recounts his experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II, offering a poignant depiction of the horrors of the Holocaust. The narrative also explores the complex father-son relationship, revealing the impact of such traumatic historical events on subsequent generations.
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- 7th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 33rd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 57th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
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