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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
challenging
informative
medium-paced
Recomendado.
Personalmente no estoy muy instruida sobre los problemas en la región, sí tenia idea a grandes rasgos pero no a fondo. Es una visión muy personal de cómo se vivió y cómo es el día a día en una región en guerra.
Personalmente no estoy muy instruida sobre los problemas en la región, sí tenia idea a grandes rasgos pero no a fondo. Es una visión muy personal de cómo se vivió y cómo es el día a día en una región en guerra.
Many, many complex feelings about this book. It's just shocking to me that such a horrific war (the Iran - Iraq War) could have passed me by without even knowing about it. I learned about it because I played with an Iranian in a band, but even then I've been slow at really absorbing the depth of the situation in Iran. It makes me deeply nervous about what's happening in Venezuela -- there are so many opportunities for a repeat. And it seems to be so much out of our hands. It makes me sad that, though I knew about these books, and knew about the movie, for years, I never made the effort to read them or see the movie while my Iranian friend was alive. It does motivate me to reach out to his sister and brother-in-law. And also work harder to remove Republicans from office here.
I really appreciate how well Satrapi presents all the layers of complexity. In her own life, and in Iran. I started to give this four stars, but as I write and think about what she's done, it impresses me even more. My hesitation was in the art -- it didn't entirely grab me, I thought. But as I check in with my future self, I'm starting to think that the images are perfect, and will stick with me for a very long time.
I hope to go back and revisit this review in the future, because right now, I'm at a shortage of words. This novel deserves a lot more. But I'm sure they're out there, so I'll just leave my own for somewhere down the line.
I really appreciate how well Satrapi presents all the layers of complexity. In her own life, and in Iran. I started to give this four stars, but as I write and think about what she's done, it impresses me even more. My hesitation was in the art -- it didn't entirely grab me, I thought. But as I check in with my future self, I'm starting to think that the images are perfect, and will stick with me for a very long time.
I hope to go back and revisit this review in the future, because right now, I'm at a shortage of words. This novel deserves a lot more. But I'm sure they're out there, so I'll just leave my own for somewhere down the line.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, War
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
What were you hoping for?
Something a little bit lighter/fast read. Don't usually read graphic novels, so was looking forward to that too.
First impressions?
I like the prose and art style: both seem direct but honest and moving. And lots of good mustaches.
What is it about?
Coming of age in revolution and war and exile.
Most memorable moment?
Many memorable ones, but the short storyline with her uncle was moving.
Good physical presence?
Eh...kinda small print. Would have been nicer in a larger format.
Best thing about it?
The graphic novel style was a great way to do memoir. And you really root for her throughout.
Would you recommend it to your friends?
Yes, any interested in Iran / memoir / graphic novels.
Describe in three words.
Slice of life? (an interesting one at that...)
What do you think it made of you as a reader?
Lots of trust and letting the story and art speak for itself. No long discourses and interpretations, which I loved.
Any sidetracks it took you down?
Not really...though should read more on the Iran/Iraq war.
And ... did it make you cry? Or laugh out loud?
Not really. We're both sad and funny and inspiring moments, but none that were so strong.
If you could change one thing about the book, what would it be?
Larger format to see better the art.
Marks out of 5?
3. Loved it for what it was and would recommend to anyone interested. But didn't find it resonating so deeply/movingly.
Would you read it again?
Probably not this book. But would read other things from the author.
Something a little bit lighter/fast read. Don't usually read graphic novels, so was looking forward to that too.
First impressions?
I like the prose and art style: both seem direct but honest and moving. And lots of good mustaches.
What is it about?
Coming of age in revolution and war and exile.
Most memorable moment?
Many memorable ones, but the short storyline with her uncle was moving.
Good physical presence?
Eh...kinda small print. Would have been nicer in a larger format.
Best thing about it?
The graphic novel style was a great way to do memoir. And you really root for her throughout.
Would you recommend it to your friends?
Yes, any interested in Iran / memoir / graphic novels.
Describe in three words.
Slice of life? (an interesting one at that...)
What do you think it made of you as a reader?
Lots of trust and letting the story and art speak for itself. No long discourses and interpretations, which I loved.
Any sidetracks it took you down?
Not really...though should read more on the Iran/Iraq war.
And ... did it make you cry? Or laugh out loud?
Not really. We're both sad and funny and inspiring moments, but none that were so strong.
If you could change one thing about the book, what would it be?
Larger format to see better the art.
Marks out of 5?
3. Loved it for what it was and would recommend to anyone interested. But didn't find it resonating so deeply/movingly.
Would you read it again?
Probably not this book. But would read other things from the author.
Like the presentation of the book, Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi expresses complexity. The images are visually distinct: stark at times, but filled with all the complications of her life. Marjane is allowed the freedom of thought in her household and this, partnered with the support of her parents, encourages her skepticism about the world and permits her personal development and identity exploration. Marjane sees the horror of war, but because of her circumstances, is able to flee and emerge into another life. When she is no longer a part of her original community, she can still exist in the world, not with full support, but with the support of those who matter, including her parents. Their support allows Marjane to continue her education and pursue what she loves.
Persepolis is one of the best books I have read in a long time; I'm not sure what took me so long to get around to reading it, but it was brilliantly written and I now want to read the rest of Satrapi's works.
Persepolis is one of the best books I have read in a long time; I'm not sure what took me so long to get around to reading it, but it was brilliantly written and I now want to read the rest of Satrapi's works.
Super insightful on the issues in Iran in the last 40 years, but more than that, this book was just how this shaped the writers life, how she dealt with being a woman in this society and from this country. She wasn’t perfect, and she constantly felt guilty and yet carefree, was principled but hypocritical, and I appreciate that she wasn’t a “model” revolutionary for the sake of the story, just like how in Iran she wasn’t a “model” woman, she was just a WOMAN. And I rlly appreciated that and found this veryyyyy interesting
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced