Molly's review of The Complete Persepolis
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
If all graphic novels were like this, I would probably get really into anime/manga and that sort of thing. Tragically, they aren't. This book is different than what I usually pick out for myself for so many different reasons, but I really enjoyed it.
I found myself several times wanting to critisize the plot or actions of the characters and then having to turn around and remember that criticism is futile since this is a true story. I can't exactly critisize someone for not living their life in tune with how it would make me the most content as reader, now can I?
But Marjane has had a very interesting life, I must say. An she wasn't afraid to give us the whole story- the good and the bad. She didn't try to put herself in a more flattering light or make herself look better. She narrated her mistakes and her triumphs, which makes the story that much more relatable and believable.
I loved seeing Marjane grow up throughout the book; seeing how she changed so much from the beginni...more
I found myself several times wanting to critisize the plot or actions of the characters and then having to turn around and remember that criticism is futile since this is a true story. I can't exactly critisize someone for not living their life in tune with how it would make me the most content as reader, now can I?
But Marjane has had a very interesting life, I must say. An she wasn't afraid to give us the whole story- the good and the bad. She didn't try to put herself in a more flattering light or make herself look better. She narrated her mistakes and her triumphs, which makes the story that much more relatable and believable.
I loved seeing Marjane grow up throughout the book; seeing how she changed so much from the beginni...more
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