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Persepolis I & II
Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-gr...more
Paperback, 343 pages
Published
July 6th 2006
by Jonathan Cape
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Persepolis is a wonderful memoir of a childhood spent in Iran during the throes of the 1979 revolution. Satrapi's art matches her sense of narrative: the stark black and white, the heavy lines, the lack of sentimentalism, the frequent flourishes of mordant humour and whimsy and grief. She doesn't waste a panel, and it works wonderfully as a means of getting the reader to share Satrapi's perspective of her country and her country's history. While it is not—cannot—be a story that encompasses the e...more
As an Iranian woman, this book reminds me my childhood and many other Iranians' of the same generation. When I read it, sometimes I feel I am observing myself in the pictures. It is so real, tragedically funny and amazing. I adore Marjane Satrapi for showing our country and our lives during these days that well to the world. No historical novel or boring socialogical article could ever have done such fantastic job.
so awesome! beautiful and inspired. autobiographical account of the iranian revolution from the perspective of a 10 year old girl. the graphics only add to the power of these books. a must read!
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Sep 20, 2009
Sofia
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Recommended to Sofia by:
Daniela
Shelves:
graphic-novels,
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Ever since I started reading graphic novels that recommendations for The Complete Persepolis started appearing everywhere, and so I was eager to read it.
"Persepolis" is a a compilation of the memoirs of a young iranian woman, presented in the form of a graphic novel with a very simple, yet really effective, visual style. Part of its strength certainly lies on this, since the high contrast and lack of excessive detail work really well with the story, with everything getting reduced to its essence...more
"Persepolis" is a a compilation of the memoirs of a young iranian woman, presented in the form of a graphic novel with a very simple, yet really effective, visual style. Part of its strength certainly lies on this, since the high contrast and lack of excessive detail work really well with the story, with everything getting reduced to its essence...more
Dec 19, 2009
Janie
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Maren
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work, Thomas
One of the professors at the college I work at keeps this book in their rotating assignment pool. So I first came across it as the assigned reading piece of half a dozen college essays.
To me it's about how children see adults (and themselves) and war and revolution and the way that different power entities want us to see war and revolution. Definitely a "show not tell" book (and its "showing" aspect extends beyond its graphic novel aspect). Lots of interpretation for the relationships in the boo...more
To me it's about how children see adults (and themselves) and war and revolution and the way that different power entities want us to see war and revolution. Definitely a "show not tell" book (and its "showing" aspect extends beyond its graphic novel aspect). Lots of interpretation for the relationships in the boo...more
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and now eager to watch the film. Beautifully and simply drawn this book shares the horrors, oppression and relationships of a young girl growing up in war torn Iran. As much a history lesson as a memoir I found this a deeply touching, harrowing and uplifting read.
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Fantastic. I ended up staying up later than I should have to read it straight through because I couldn't put it down. Well worth reading.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first graphic novel. Amazing story about an amazing country and everything that Marji experienced!
Dec 28, 2011
Ava
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone wanting to learn about the Iranian culture and History
As an Iranian girl who left the country when I was only 11. This book thought me a lot about my own culture and traditions that I did not know about. My favourite out of the 2 parts, was the first part about her childhood.
Fascinating insight to life in Iran... and it doesn't force politics down your throat which I was a bit afraid of. Really funny in places and great artwork.
I didn't know what this book was about.
I do not regret reading it.
I think you should read it too.
I dont think you will regret it.
I do not regret reading it.
I think you should read it too.
I dont think you will regret it.
The best. More than recommended. For every people, independently of literary taste.
this is a great book. sad, funny, and awesome .
I guess my only complaint is that it ended! :(
Deeply moving and funny autobiography
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Marjane Satrapi (Persian: مرجان ساتراپی) is an Iranian-born French contemporary graphic novellist, illustrator, animated film director, and children's book author. Apart from her native tongue Farsi, she speaks English, Swedish, German, French and Italian.
Satrapi grew up in Tehran in a family which was involved with communist and socialist movements in Iran prior to the Iranian Revolution. She att...more
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Satrapi grew up in Tehran in a family which was involved with communist and socialist movements in Iran prior to the Iranian Revolution. She att...more
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