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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
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hopeful
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The author's representation of her childhood self, Marji, is an unforgettable and loveable character who is smart, brave, opinionated, and rebellious. This memoir portrays scenes of a loving family life, laughter, and friendship and contrasts this with the violence occurring around Marji. I think this made it a very beautiful and powerful story. Looking forward to reading Part #2!
challenging
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inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
This book was a constant on reading lists throughout my childhood, but I never seemed drawn to it. I'm glad that I finally read it.
This is clearly a passion project and Satrapi's love for her home is evident on every page. I didn't know all that much about this period in Iranian history, so I appreciated how Satrapi contextualized the changes and shifts. Graphic novels aren't my typically my favorite but the illustrations add an additional level of emotionality to what is already a deeply emotional story. It is both poignant and powerful.
This is clearly a passion project and Satrapi's love for her home is evident on every page. I didn't know all that much about this period in Iranian history, so I appreciated how Satrapi contextualized the changes and shifts. Graphic novels aren't my typically my favorite but the illustrations add an additional level of emotionality to what is already a deeply emotional story. It is both poignant and powerful.
I enjoyed the seriousness tones of this novel along with the genuinely funny satire elements that come into play.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
emotional
funny
sad
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
This book is so special. This is my second time reading it and my first time reading it as two separate parts. Part one (childhood) is so insightful and heartbreaking and beautiful. A brilliant account of what it was like to experience a revolution from a child's perspective. A perfect memoir.