Reviews tagging 'Death'

Persepolis 1: Eine Kindheit im Iran by Marjane Satrapi

188 reviews

taliatalksbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a powerful graphic novel that depicts the struggles of growing up in war torn Iran. I love the use of graphic novels to depict difficult topics, and I think this book is a great representation of why this medium is effective. The graphic form is reminiscent of (find for most) childhood memories and it captures the freedom our main character longs for. That childhood freedom is juxtaposed with harsh, terrifying events, while being entirely realistic. These snapshots into everyday life paint a picture of fear, but are also insightful regarding the implications of war on the upbringing of children in these areas. This book is really important, especially since it handles a difficult topic in a really easy to digest manner.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, War, Murder, Grief, Torture, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, and Police brutality

emileesbooks's review against another edition

dark informative sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Drug use, Genocide, Racism, Religious bigotry, Death, Xenophobia, War, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual violence

sophia2203's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexism, War, Death, Torture, and Xenophobia

readingwithcoffee's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Gun violence, Colonisation, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Violence, War, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Xenophobia, and Death

fandomsandfiction's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Police brutality, Death, War, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Genocide, and Gun violence

Moderate: Cursing and Misogyny

theportalmaster's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book, especially the childhood part, and the honesty with which the author tells the stories. She openly shows all of her colors, the good and the bad. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Drug abuse, Death, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Police brutality, War, and Grief

linblythe_pub22's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, War, and Violence

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship

csh2424's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny informative inspiring tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and War

Moderate: Alcohol, Child death, Medical content, and Self harm

illgiveyouahint's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Death, Misogyny, Islamophobia, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Drug use, War, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism

Moderate: Genocide, Grief, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Infidelity, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship

cbh's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

I have never read a book that so perfectly captures the feeling of freedom and all that one can gain and lose out of it. It is excellent! An easy page turner, and definitely a must-read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and War

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Torture, Child death, Death, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry