Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

45 reviews

jenniferthinks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

4.5

The story was beautifully told and the art was lovely. 

There were moments of humor which were well placed and charming. 

There were times of making fun of one’s appearance or other bullying that were framed positively and were difficult to get through. 

The backdrop of the war was real but it did not feel like a dry retelling of history but rather a truly personal account of how resistance, rebellion, and war impact one’s life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Gun violence and Murder

Minor: Rape

spacelime's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Sexual violence, Murder, Grief, and Racism

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

tabithalevis's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

Minor: Homophobia, Fatphobia, and Racism

zombiezami's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

I'm so glad I finally got to read this. I watched the movie twice before, and reading this makes me want to watch it again. Marjane Satrapi has so much heart and candor and writes and draws in such a profound way that helps even outsiders understand. She is an international treasure. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, and Gun violence

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Racism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Infidelity

Minor: Fatphobia and Homophobia