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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
 

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

by Marjane Satrapi

A New York Times Notable Book
A Time Magazine “Best Comix of the Year”
A San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times Best-seller

Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six... (read more)

Top tags: graphic novel,  memoir,  iran,  coming of age,  middle east (all tags)

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Amazon Reviews (5)
 

Most Helpful Reviews

Liked It

1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
footnotefetish
  • Rated 4 stars

“I don't know if I was as charmed by this graphic novel as other people reportedly have been, but it definitely succeeded at being entertaining--and informative (but not informative in a boring way). I'm interested in reading the sequel.”

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Didn’t Like It

Michelle L
  • Rated 2 stars

“I know I'll probably get lots of crap for this, but I just didn't really think it was all that great. I did learn a lot about the Revolution that I didn't know. I liked the graphic novel format, but I just couldn't get into the story. I didn't find her as interesting or sympathetic a character I guess as some of the other stories I've read about women/girls growing up under regimes which curtailed their freedom or even threatened their lives.”

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Community:
  • Rated 4.331347 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 4.583333 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Charlie

    charlie said:

    “I think it would be much more appealing to a sophomore English class than reading something 'classic' like The Canterbury tales or The Iliad and The Odessey. Plus, the content is relevant to current political issues that the youth of today need to be aware of.”

    posted Friday, July 4 2008
  • Wendy R

    wendy r said:

    “Wow! A graphic novel as required reading for sophomore English. How do you feel about this format of reading for a required course? Is it too "specialized" in its audience?”

    posted Friday, July 4 2008
  • V's shelf

    v's shelf said:

    “and the animated movie ended up being a fantastic follow up to a perfect literary duo (1 and 2). Perfect in the rawness of characters, the wonderful illustrations, the beautiful jacket. I think it smelled good too. Five stars!”

    posted Sunday, May 18 2008
  • zawadi

    zawadi said:

    “The graphic novel of today has the power to empower and educate. Satrapi's work is important in so many arenas: national identity, culture, politics, women's lit and studies, coming-of-age to name a few. I'm glad someone turned me on to this work. I'm looking forward to the sequel.”

    posted Wednesday, May 14 2008
  • Hiram N C

    hiram n c said:

    “This was a very graphic novel. It was a great story by Satrapi. I think it shows the story in a different way. By putting it in comic book form, i think it also attracts readers b/c they enjoy that.”

    posted Wednesday, May 14 2008
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