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marissasa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Part 2 of Marjane's story continues where the first left off with her arrival in Austria, in her parents' attempt to free her from the oppressive life in war-torn Iran at the time. We see her go through huge life changes both physically and mentally, as she ages 4 years before her decision to return to Iran. She doesn't shy away from her experiences with drugs, alcohol, partying, racism, good and bad influences from friends, formative dating experiences, poverty, and homelessness that shaped her time in Austria. The difference between the young Marji in part 1 and the grown Marjane in this part is astounding, but we see and empathize with her struggles with loneliness, identity, and depression along the way. She continues to change even after her return, getting a degree and even getting married and eventually divorced. Although this is the story of her return home after time abroad, it ends on a melancholy note with her conscious decision to leave Iran for France for good in seek of freedom from the government's strict rules, with the knowing support of her parents and grandmother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Torture, Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Blood, Police brutality, and Racism
ninahuynh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I loved seeing Marjane's growth as a character and a teenager to young adulthood. Makes you put into perspective the many different lives people are living, and how war and death and oppression can shape and mold you is whichever it wants unless you are willing to stand up for what you believe in. I wish there was more to read!!
Read more in my blog: https://niansworld.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/persepolis-the-story-of-a-return-3-4-marjane-satrapi/
Read more in my blog: https://niansworld.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/persepolis-the-story-of-a-return-3-4-marjane-satrapi/
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Police brutality, and War
Moderate: Sexual harassment
mnerd63's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and War
ashareadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: War, Islamophobia, Drug use, Infidelity, and Death
Minor: Torture, Violence, and Sexual harassment
kathrinellis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.5
I enjoyed the second part, but found it slightly less informative. Still a great way to educate oneself on Iranian history!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Sexism, Violence, and War
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