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pinkmilkd's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
ellenmurr16's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. The ending was so powerful. Definitely changed my opinions towards graphic novels.
sam_slates's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
mbates222's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
atuin's review against another edition
dark
informative
5.0
this is the memoir of a woman who grew up in Iran during the Islamic revolution, and as such it does have a lot of dark subject matter. Still, it has moments of hope, beauty, and even humor in a bleak situation, such as her relationship with her grandmother and some of her friends. The illustrations are effective at conveying the peoples emotions and enhance the story. This book should be read to better understand the background of many Iranian people and their struggles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, War, Suicide attempt, and Police brutality
Moderate: Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexual violence