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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
Such a moving conclusion. Satrapi's Persepolis sheds light on the real lives of the people dealing with the revolution. It is sad at times and yet optimistic and enlightening.
Marjane as an adult is someone I would stay away from. Sure, she is empowered and brave but she is also very selfish. Most of her miseries are self-inflicted because of her lack of self-control. However, what turned me off the most was that she framed an innocent man to get away from wearing make-up. That man could have been tortured or killed (considering he looked homeless and most likely couldn't pay bail) I would give her a pass if she actually felt guilt about what she did but she laughed about it afterwards. What happened to the young Marjane who was all for social justice and was uncomfortable with sitting on her father's cadillac because other children were suffering? Her time in Europe should have made her less entitled.
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
I didn't like this as much as the first part. I can't explain it, but I didn't connect with the story as much. But it was still a good read. Important.
Picking up where the first book, Persepolis, left off, Marjane has moved to Europe. This book's journey deals with the dislocation of the immigrant experience, especially within the framework of someone entering the Western world for the first time. After living in Europe for a time, Marjane re-enters Iran and must re-adjust again to her life there. Another great work by Satrapi.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Learning about a piece of history through the eyes of someone who lived through it always so interesting to read and unique. Marjane’s voice is so loud through these graphic novels, her personality is almost palpable through the panels. These were an interesting read, and I enjoyed reading them.
~4.25
I really have loved this two part memoir. It has been educational as well as enjoyable to read.
I love the realness and clarity of the story. It is simple but also packs a punch when discussing things like war, oppression, and exile (not being a true westerner but also not being a true Iranian in Satrapi's case). There are themes on feminism and belonging as well as the weight of making parents and grandparents proud. Its a very realistic and honest story thay discusses living through Iran in the 70s to 90s.
The artwork is also simple but well done. It works well with the story. The black and white color pallet could be analyzed in great depth when thinking that there is no black and white style choosing in living through war and oppressive governments.
The reason I do not have this as a 5 star is because it does take some background knowledge to understand. I have a basic understanding pf Iranian history due to a college class I took, but without it I feel like I would be lost. While the story is simply written to make accessable to a wide audience, the audience is limited since not a ton of background is given. While there is historical backgrounds and references, I think readers will get less out of it if they do not know a timeline of the history prior to reading.
That being said I think this is a great memoir to read to expand one's views on the modern history or Iran as well as on the Middle East as a whole. The memoir breaks many stereotypes and prejudices western society has.
A wonderful and quick memoir. A great part 2! I will be reading any other novel style works Satrapi puts out.
I really have loved this two part memoir. It has been educational as well as enjoyable to read.
I love the realness and clarity of the story. It is simple but also packs a punch when discussing things like war, oppression, and exile (not being a true westerner but also not being a true Iranian in Satrapi's case). There are themes on feminism and belonging as well as the weight of making parents and grandparents proud. Its a very realistic and honest story thay discusses living through Iran in the 70s to 90s.
The artwork is also simple but well done. It works well with the story. The black and white color pallet could be analyzed in great depth when thinking that there is no black and white style choosing in living through war and oppressive governments.
The reason I do not have this as a 5 star is because it does take some background knowledge to understand. I have a basic understanding pf Iranian history due to a college class I took, but without it I feel like I would be lost. While the story is simply written to make accessable to a wide audience, the audience is limited since not a ton of background is given. While there is historical backgrounds and references, I think readers will get less out of it if they do not know a timeline of the history prior to reading.
That being said I think this is a great memoir to read to expand one's views on the modern history or Iran as well as on the Middle East as a whole. The memoir breaks many stereotypes and prejudices western society has.
A wonderful and quick memoir. A great part 2! I will be reading any other novel style works Satrapi puts out.
I enjoyed it quite a bit, although not more than the first one. The ending, or lack thereof, is quite bittersweet. The hypocrisy shown by the people and the mundane acts of rebellion are glaring yet subtle. I think this is extremely relevant nowadays.
I enjoyed this differently than I did the first book. She is very much a grown up, here, and the process of her becoming so (and realizing it) in the craziness of Vienna and more craziness of her home in Iran was more identifiable somehow.
This is one seriously talented woman.
This is one seriously talented woman.