wesketchum 's review for:

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi

3.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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What were you hoping for?
Something a little bit lighter/fast read. Don't usually read graphic novels, so was looking forward to that too. 

First impressions?
I like the prose and art style: both seem direct but honest and moving. And lots of good mustaches. 

What is it about?
Coming of age in revolution and war and exile.

Most memorable moment?
Many memorable ones, but the short storyline with her uncle was moving. 

Good physical presence?
Eh...kinda small print. Would have been nicer in a larger format. 

Best thing about it?
The graphic novel style was a great way to do memoir. And you really root for her throughout. 

Would you recommend it to your friends?
Yes, any interested in Iran / memoir / graphic novels. 

Describe in three words.
Slice of life? (an interesting one at that...) 

What do you think it made of you as a reader?
Lots of trust and letting the story and art speak for itself. No long discourses and interpretations, which I loved. 

Any sidetracks it took you down?
Not really...though should read more on the Iran/Iraq war. 

And ... did it make you cry? Or laugh out loud?
Not really. We're both sad and funny and inspiring moments, but none that were so strong. 

If you could change one thing about the book, what would it be?
Larger format to see better the art. 

Marks out of 5?
3. Loved it for what it was and would recommend to anyone interested. But didn't find it resonating so deeply/movingly. 

Would you read it again?
Probably not this book. But would read other things from the author.