Second Generation - The Things I Didn't Tell My Father

author: Michel Kichka
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2012
rating: 5
read at: 2018/01/16
date added: 2018/01/16
shelves: graphic-novels, non-fiction
review:
'Second Generation - Things I Didn't Tell My Father' by Michel Kichka is an autobiographical graphic novel. The subject is fairly heavy with some lighter moments. I'm hoping it was quite cathartic for the author.

Michel's father survived the holocaust, but it looms over his life and the life of his family. They live in Belgium at the beginning of the novel. The kids just want to be kids, but they are constantly reminded of the horrors of their father's generation. Years later, Michel has moved to Israel. His father has written a book about his experiences and leads tours to Auschwitz. He invites Michel many times, but Michel is reluctant.

This book reminded me a bit of the famous graphic novel Maus, and the author even says it was an inspiration for him. How this differs is that the focus is much more on the second generation of survivors, those with parents that were traumatized by life in the camps. It's a poignant story with incredible art. I am thankful I got a chance to read this story.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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