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I've been meaning to read this for a long time, and I'm glad I finally got around to it!
Persepolis is the story of a piece of Marjane Satrapi's childhood, beginning during the Islamic Revolution in Iran when she was 6 and ending at age 14, when her parents send her away. I really only had the very barest of knowledge about the Islamic Revolution, and the book is eye-opening. Life gets hard for Marjane's family, though admittedly it is not as hard for them as it is very many others. They are luck ...more
Persepolis is the story of a piece of Marjane Satrapi's childhood, beginning during the Islamic Revolution in Iran when she was 6 and ending at age 14, when her parents send her away. I really only had the very barest of knowledge about the Islamic Revolution, and the book is eye-opening. Life gets hard for Marjane's family, though admittedly it is not as hard for them as it is very many others. They are luck ...more
Definitely not an easy read, but only due to the subject matter. Makes me feel much more informed.
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 from the POV of a young and outspoken young girl was enlightening and heart-breaking.
Really enjoyed this little book! I look forward to reading the next one.
An interesting look at how she grew up.
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