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Very interesting look at life in Iran through an underrepresented perspective. Definitely worth a read.
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"Le régime avait compris qu'une personne qui sortait de chez elle en se demandant 'Est-ce que mon pantalon est assez long? Est-ce que mon foulard est à sa place? Est-ce que mon maquillage se voit? Est-ce qu'ils vont me fouetter?' ne se demande pas 'Où est ma liberté de pensée? Où est ma liberté de parole? Ma vie est-elle vivable? Que se passe-il dans les prisons politiques?'."
I began reading this book this morning and couldn't put it down for one second. I read it in one go. I didn't have that high of a expectation for this book, seeing as I still am trying to embrace the graphic novel format.
While the drawings weren't that wow, though they really put across the emotions and reality of the situation, the story told was eye-opening and it blew my mind. I haven't learned this much about Iran and it's modern history nor the struggles of the Iranian people as this book thought me.
The portrayal is very raw and realistic, all from how Marjane reacted to what happens, the thing the adults say and do or don't say or do when she's a child, to the open sharing with her struggles, both caused from the Iranian war and the oppression, but also the struggle a young person might go through regarding love, sex and the purpose of life.
I was awed by Marjane, her mother and grandmother strong backbone and belief in their worth and the fight for their rights as women. How Marjane questioned, rebelled and spoke up freely in an oppressed state was really inspiring.
A fantastical read.
While the drawings weren't that wow, though they really put across the emotions and reality of the situation, the story told was eye-opening and it blew my mind. I haven't learned this much about Iran and it's modern history nor the struggles of the Iranian people as this book thought me.
The portrayal is very raw and realistic, all from how Marjane reacted to what happens, the thing the adults say and do or don't say or do when she's a child, to the open sharing with her struggles, both caused from the Iranian war and the oppression, but also the struggle a young person might go through regarding love, sex and the purpose of life.
I was awed by Marjane, her mother and grandmother strong backbone and belief in their worth and the fight for their rights as women. How Marjane questioned, rebelled and spoke up freely in an oppressed state was really inspiring.
A fantastical read.
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what a stunning, witty, and overall a gorgeous memoir - both in the sense of illustration and in the sense of the truthfulness and openness of Satrapi's words.
I someday hope to find the courage to write the unfolding of my life story in a way that is as poignant and resonant as this book.
Thank you, Satrapi.
I someday hope to find the courage to write the unfolding of my life story in a way that is as poignant and resonant as this book.
Thank you, Satrapi.
Reading this books makes me wonder how I became so sad in my teenage years. I live in one of the most progressive countries, I have freedom, I have never faced war like my parents did. I didn’t get corrupted by dangerous interpretations of the Quran or face misogyny or violence like my parents did. Yet at age 13 I became aware of what life was and dreaded its consequences. I think as humans we need problems to feel “special” and validated. My issues were very real to me but they could’ve been replaced by years for content and self improvement. This book made me frustrated of what people have made of my religion, I don’t believe that force is the way to make people believe in what the Quran says. In fact it has the opposite effect, people resent things they’re forced to do. The women who wore veils took it off the very second they had the chance to do so, the men having to put their life on the line for something they don’t believe in. It was and still is corrupt.
(I would like to issue some trigger warnings for those who may want to read this - there's drug use, suicide mentions/ an attempt, and horrors of war, namely death)
It was very nice to reread this (I read it first four-ish years ago in high school) when I am older and can understand some of the things more while remaining somewhat critical. Overall it was a beautiful memoir and I felt a lot for Marjane and what she had to witness and endure.
The first half centers around her childhood, growing up in Iran in the midsts of a revolution. The second half primarily is her life as a teenager living in Austria and the troubles she faces there, before returning to Iran. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone curious about the subject or someone who simply wants to enjoy a graphic novel about a resilient young woman.
It was very nice to reread this (I read it first four-ish years ago in high school) when I am older and can understand some of the things more while remaining somewhat critical. Overall it was a beautiful memoir and I felt a lot for Marjane and what she had to witness and endure.
The first half centers around her childhood, growing up in Iran in the midsts of a revolution. The second half primarily is her life as a teenager living in Austria and the troubles she faces there, before returning to Iran. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone curious about the subject or someone who simply wants to enjoy a graphic novel about a resilient young woman.
This was so gripping I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t want it to end, which feels weird to say about a non-fiction book about someone’s life. Very beautiful and definitely a story that will stay with me for a long time.