Maus II, And Here My Troubles Began

A Survivor's Tale

by Art Spiegelman

English language

Published Jan. 6, 1986 by Pantheon Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-394-55655-0

(56 reviews)

This is part 2 of of the Maus series, a graphic novel, possibly the best ever written, about the authors telling of his father's experience being captured by the Nazi's and sent to a concentration camp. It concentrates more on the personal aspect, day to day details, and state of mind of Vladek, the author's father, as opposed to the logistics of the war. It puts a personal face on surviving the largest and most meticulously planned attempt of racial genocide. Minimal depiction of violence.

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jordanduke reviewed Maus II And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman

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5 stars

4.5 stars. I “liked” this more than the first. As much as one can like a book about such horrific history.

Gabe reviewed Maus II, And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman

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5 stars

Deeply upsetting but so important.

Zéro Janvier reviewed Maus II, Et c'est là que mes ennuis ont commencé by Art Spiegelman

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4 stars

Cette deuxième partie poursuit magistralement cette œuvre incroyablement riche. Je comprends désormais pourquoi les critiques sont si élogieuses sur cette bande dessinée. Le récit historique est évidemment à la fois horrible et captivant, et j’ai aussi beaucoup aimé comment l’auteur raconte dans sa bande dessinée le processus de création de l’œuvre elle-même. Une très belle réussite, mémorable.

HokieGeek reviewed Maus II And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman

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5 stars

As other reviewers have stated, this book will break your heart. It is an example and how the Holocaust is still affecting generations of Jews. Sharing the author's journey through the process of learning about his parents and how the terrible events they suffered shaped their life and his is a humbling experience. I loved this book.