An emotional read with a very interesting approach. Though I have read several accounts of WWII, including both fictional and nonfictional accounts of Holocaust survivors, this reads just as raw as a standard biography but with the ability to be accessible to an additional range of readers.

I admit that I am rather dumbfounded as to why this book is so frequently at the top of banned books lists. These types of stories are becoming more and more important to share and to learn about as the number of survivors remaining dwindles and the ability to obtain first-hand information of these events decreases. This is important historical information and it is imperative that younger generations are able to learn from the mistakes of history and learn to respect and appreciate the differences in other cultures rather than center ideologies of hate.

Rather than being banned, I think this graphic novel and its companion should actually be part of the required reading in American high schools. It is a relatively easy read in terms of comprehension difficulty and it has such a heavy impact. There is a lot present in these pages to unpack and discuss and the potential rewards to society by comprehending the suffering of others could be highly beneficial for all.