Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

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

2 reviews

tamzy6's review

dark emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

I love Satrapi's sense of humour and her stories are filled with dramatic ironies. I can't imagine what it's like to have lived through a modern war. I was telling my sis that reading stories like this makes me gain a better perspective of myself and my life. You know what, my life isn't all that bad 😅

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Police brutality

rebeckb's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

i watched the movie years ago because i saw a screen cap and thought the art was so intriguing and absolutely loved it, when i found out it was a graphic novel i wanted it ever since but it was never available at any libraries thankfully hunter gave me the worlds best christmas gift and viola i’ve now read the book. it lived up to the movie and then some, not only is it very timely but also makes so much more sense after investing time into learning about the world outside of america. it would read just as well without the illustrations but they are so well done and powerful AH it just works so well. i’m very thankful for this book :0)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Mental illness, and Police brutality

Moderate: Body shaming, Gun violence, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Racism, and Violence

Minor: Sexual assault

although a lot of sensitive ground is covered it’s very well done and very aligned with Marjane’s perspective