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patty_creatively_bookish's review against another edition
4.0
Reminded me of Persepolis though the story is different, in a lot of ways you don't expect.
story 4/5
characters 4/5
writing 5/5
audio/paper Paper.
reread? I definitely might.
Recommend it? Yes.
Deed me erg aan Persepolis denken, hoewel het verhaal wel anders is, en niet altijd op de manier die je denkt.
Verhaal: 4/5
Karakters: 4/5
Schrijfstijl: 5/5
Papier/audio? Papier.
Herlezen: Grote kans.
Aanrader? Ja.
stacksoftbr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
salixnivalis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
julmajeni's review
4.25
Mielenkiintoinen, sarjikset on yleensä vaikeita lukea "kunnolla" ku alan hyppiä mut tää piti otteessa
tx2its's review against another edition
3.0
Reading 2023
Book 208: The Arab of the Future: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984 by Riad Sattouf
Have seen this graphic novel memoir recommended in a few places. Finally got it from the library. There are a few other volumes, will get back to the series in November for #nonfictionnovember.
Synopsis: The Arab of the Future, the #1 French best-seller, tells the unforgettable story of Riad Sattouf's childhood, spent in the shadows of 3 dictators—Muammar Gaddafi, Hafez al-Assad, and his father. Brimming with life and dark humor, The Arab of the Future reveals the truth and texture of one eccentric family in an absurd Middle East.
Review: There was definitely some humor in this book, and in some places you have to laugh at the absurdity of some of the author’s life. It took me some time to get into this one, by the time I did the book was over. Will definitely check out the next book, my rating 3.5⭐️.
Book 208: The Arab of the Future: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984 by Riad Sattouf
Have seen this graphic novel memoir recommended in a few places. Finally got it from the library. There are a few other volumes, will get back to the series in November for #nonfictionnovember.
Synopsis: The Arab of the Future, the #1 French best-seller, tells the unforgettable story of Riad Sattouf's childhood, spent in the shadows of 3 dictators—Muammar Gaddafi, Hafez al-Assad, and his father. Brimming with life and dark humor, The Arab of the Future reveals the truth and texture of one eccentric family in an absurd Middle East.
Review: There was definitely some humor in this book, and in some places you have to laugh at the absurdity of some of the author’s life. It took me some time to get into this one, by the time I did the book was over. Will definitely check out the next book, my rating 3.5⭐️.
nuhafariha's review against another edition
4.0
I'm going to be honest and say that I didn't know the author was the same guy who does the Charlie Hebdo comics. I thought the style was clear and cute, the pov interesting and the depiction of Western and Arabic culture appropriate for a western born Arabic persona, akin to Persopolis or Fun Home. However, now that I do know the identity of the author, it does throw into question the whole comic series.