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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
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I've been meaning to read this for years. I enjoyed this a lot. I learned so much about Iran's history and culture. I know so little about that part of the world so I appreciate books like this that provide insight without condescending to the reader or being super dry and boring. I thought the comic was a unique way to present the story, akin to Spiegelman's Maus, although with less emotional depth (imo).
I look forward to picking up part 2 in the future.
I look forward to picking up part 2 in the future.
Persepolis is one of the most charming and funny graphic novels I have ever read. Every few years I pick it back up and it is just as good as the first read through.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Torture
Minor: Sexual assault
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my first time reading a memoir-style graphic novel and while it was interesting to read about a period and region that i didn't know much about (islamic cultural revolution in iran) in a new medium, i wasn't really able to connect or get invested in the story. marjane's emotionally charged narrative unfortunately didn't hit hard for me but i'm glad to have gone through it.
dark
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced