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dnietoperafan's review against another edition
4.0
This story has been stored in my memory like an old film. Black and white images; white noise-filled dialogues that scratch that unreachable itch in your brain; and a true story that makes you ponder on the world and its systems. Satrapi hooked me from the very beginning, she educated me, held my hand through her trauma, and gently eased me into her chaotic childhood. I feel like this memoir was meant to be a graphic novel.
I would recommend this book to everyone. It has everything.
I would recommend this book to everyone. It has everything.
jenhurst's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book and learning about the Islamic revolution through the eyes of a teenage girl. Her coming of age in this time was very well written. I think people should read this since it’s a very digestible way to learn about the Islamic revolution.
caketin16's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book overall, probably a 3.5 rather than just a 3, but not quite a 4. The art is simplistic but impactful, and the story is touching. I found the first half of the book to be more captivating, but unfortunately, I found myself pushing through the final third. It was interesting learning about a topic I had little exposure to previously, which I now hope to read more widely on.
amfc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
raefkazi's review against another edition
5.0
Marjane Satrapi has crafted something brilliant and unique. One of those rare books where the 5-star rating feature feels too restrictive to do the book justice. Will be thinking about and going back to this book for a long time to come