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A review by cherub__
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Truly excellent read. A marvelous blend of prose and visual art. Satrapi's voice as an author is equally distinctive as her illustration style as an artist. Her story feels like it manages to capture something both deeply personal as well as something felt broadly among an entire generation of Iranians growing up during and after the Revolution. The empathy displayed here is striking, especially because it is applied just as strongly to Satrapi's younger self as to her peers, her family, and friends. Reading Persepolis really does take me back to the mind of a child, then a teenager, and then a young adult -- despite my complete unfamiliarity with Satrapi's cultural background and specific experiences, her story is felt relatable to me.
Cannot recommend this book enough.
Cannot recommend this book enough.
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Police brutality, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Torture, Classism, Infidelity, Ableism, Death, Islamophobia, War, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Drug use