A week or so ago I was surprised to get a knock at my door. One package was delivered and I couldn't wait to look inside. To my surprise and truly my delight I was given this wonderful novel, Maus.

I've seen this novel around on shelves at libraries and the cover has always stood out to me, but I've never picked it up. Fortunately my great santa put it right in front of me. Inside of the package he also wrote a nice note about how great this book is and why he gave it.

I set it down in that moment, but after I started reading it the next day I did not set it down again. This enthralling, tragic, interesting tale of a sons journey to learn about his fathers time in Poland prior to and after being occupied by the Germans and how he survived the holocaust.

The story splits between this and the actual conversations between the son and father. Jumping between the present and past keeps a wonderful flow to this book and really completes the story telling of it.

Simply put, I loved it. It's compelling, emotional and just really hits you with the reality of the situation. As well as the after effects.

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. I don't think I could of ask for anything more. :)