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aradna 's review for:
The Complete Persepolis
by Marjane Satrapi
My first graphic novel - it may be packaged as an easy read, but it is full of important and powerful issues; moving from the impact of war on a country and its people, to exploring the lives of those who leave it behind.
This novel transports you into the mind of a girl growing up in an oppressive, regimen-heavy country that does not validate the existence of her gender, and then moving to one where seemingly nothing is off-limits. It explores shame, guilt and the psychological warfare that takes place in a society fuelled by political strife.
There are few books which present a unique perspective and a fresh voice, and truly open your world view. I am better for having read this book, and it is one that will stay with me for a while.
This novel transports you into the mind of a girl growing up in an oppressive, regimen-heavy country that does not validate the existence of her gender, and then moving to one where seemingly nothing is off-limits. It explores shame, guilt and the psychological warfare that takes place in a society fuelled by political strife.
There are few books which present a unique perspective and a fresh voice, and truly open your world view. I am better for having read this book, and it is one that will stay with me for a while.