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5.0

Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical series of graphic novels. This volume follows her life after leaving Iran as a teenager and going to live in Austria.

The art style is simple but very powerful. The books are black and white throughout, but Satrapi uses these two shades to maximum effect, particularly when showing shadows and silhouettes. She mixes reality and fantasy beautifully, and the story is page-turning and moving all the way through.

Read my full review on my blog:

http://www.50ayear.com/2016/05/13/15-persepolis-1-2-marjane-satrapi/