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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I adore the illustrations in this book and was a fan of the movie made from this title. I re-read this to see if it might be a good all-together read for my book club and I decided no. I am too unfamiliar with the history involved and really, even with some of the vocabulary and references to...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Really fun to read. Like a Iranian comic”
zoe o wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“an interesting book”
Idil S wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“its a different way of reading, since its a comic book. Yet i loved it. It gave me such a different perspective of Iran which has changed the way i think of it completely. can wait to read the second one. ”
Laura V wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“I adore the illustrations in this book and was a fan of the movie made from this title. I re-read this to see if it might be a good all-together read for my book club and I decided no. I am too unfamiliar with the history involved and really, even with some of the vocabulary and references to feel confident in answering the many questions that they would have. Recommended strongly, but for high school and with some context preferrably.”
Mrs. Pava wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Apparently every book I read is about a plucky young girl. Could it be because as a child I was notably without pluck? In any case, Marjane, the protagonist of the autobiographical graphic novel "Persepolis" is about as plucky as they come. She argues with teachers and parents, lies to the police, and goes to underground street vendors to buy contraband rock and roll cassettes. Satrapi shows the difficulties of growing up under the repressive regime in Iran, but she does it with humor while never ignoring the real danger present.
Nikky M wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The old cliche about a picture being worth a thousand words is certainly true here: the minimalist black and white drawings convey at least half the story. While it's a quick read, it isn't a light read. ”
“Such an amazing book!! XD”
Cassi G wrote this review Thursday, November 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Persepolis defiantely gives you a different look at the world and puts you in other peoples shoes. The shoes I was put in for this book, were a young 10 yr old girl who loved to read adnfind new things out about the worls. Durning this time there is many conflicts in Afganistan and Iraq about communism and who should be ruling the country, many people demonstarted in roits and a good amount were killed. It was hard times for this girl and her family you had to watch what you did and what you said. A must read to fully understand that background of middle eastern countries.”
Lindsey H wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Struggled a little with a graphic novel, but the pictures definitely tell part of the story. Excellent memoir.”
Jennifer S wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book tells the story of a young girl in war-torn Iran during the 1980's. SHe wanted freedom, but instead got many troubles from the Regressive Islamic Regime. She was interested in the ways of Western culture and wished to adopt it instead of being confined to the rules of Islam. She witnessed many deaths and saw her city slowly falling apart. She began talking to god and becoming rebellious to teachers forcing their belief upon her. No surprisingly her parents were protesters. Much more happened but Im not going to give it away. The book gave an interesting view of the Iranian people. One would usually believe they are all ANTI-American and very into their own culture. However, this book provides a perspective of a seemingly minority of Iran.”
YANEE F wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the first graphic novel I have ever read. It is an easy read about a complex topic. It shows the view of war through the eyes of a child. The pictures help with understanding key concepts as well. This would be a great book to teach students!”
Amy G wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
