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Nov 14, 2007
Danielle
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After I was slightly disappointed with 'Chicken and Plums', Satrapi's other OTHER graphic novel about her family, her uncle in particular, I was curious to read Embroideries and I was pleasantly surprised by what I discovered.
Although the double entendre of the book's title wasn't discussed enough, I found, perhaps for the complexity of opinions concerning it (Satrapi is more for stories about people in political times, not the politics themselves) but the dialogue between the multi-generations ...more
Although the double entendre of the book's title wasn't discussed enough, I found, perhaps for the complexity of opinions concerning it (Satrapi is more for stories about people in political times, not the politics themselves) but the dialogue between the multi-generations ...more
A terrific follow-up to Persepolis. Bawdy, raunchy, tasty, hilarious. I like this comment on breast augmentation:
"Now I have big breasts and a little ass! Of course, this idiot doesn't know that every time he kisses my breasts, it's actually my ass he's kissing." ...more
"Now I have big breasts and a little ass! Of course, this idiot doesn't know that every time he kisses my breasts, it's actually my ass he's kissing." ...more
If only Satrapi's grandmother had known some old lesbians . . .
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Satrapi's follow up to the 2 Persepolis books is another graphic novel. This one focuses on the private lives of Iranian women. It is a much quicker read than either Persepolis. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I like Persepolis 1 & 2. I attended an author appearance by Satrapi while she was promoting this book. She's a captivating storyteller.
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Eh. Read it on the bus back from DC. It's nice. I like Persepolis better. Excited for the movie.
Still need to read Chicken with Plums, I think I'll like that more than this one ... waiting for paperback. ...more
Still need to read Chicken with Plums, I think I'll like that more than this one ... waiting for paperback. ...more
This lovely little graphic novel, shorter than the 4 part Persepolis takes place during an evening of drinking tea and intense gossip amongst a group of Iranian women. It's sweet and funny and sad... (June 19, 2005)
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