Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi

23 reviews

thebechdelbitch's review against another edition

dark informative reflective fast-paced

Gosh darn, this book is hecking good. It's as informative as it is emotional, and it's absolutely heart-breaking in places. I would go so far as to say it's essential reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Xenophobia

jenniferthinks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

4.5

The story was beautifully told and the art was lovely. 

There were moments of humor which were well placed and charming. 

There were times of making fun of one’s appearance or other bullying that were framed positively and were difficult to get through. 

The backdrop of the war was real but it did not feel like a dry retelling of history but rather a truly personal account of how resistance, rebellion, and war impact one’s life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Gun violence and Murder

Minor: Rape

zombiezami's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

I'm so glad I finally got to read this. I watched the movie twice before, and reading this makes me want to watch it again. Marjane Satrapi has so much heart and candor and writes and draws in such a profound way that helps even outsiders understand. She is an international treasure. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, and Gun violence

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Racism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Infidelity

Minor: Fatphobia and Homophobia