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Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
by Marjane Satrapi
This was a fantastic sequel to the first Persepolis, and I found myself enjoying this novel a bit more than the first. Satrapi continues to dive into themes of identity, fundamentalism, gender roles, government surveillance, and freedom with an even more enriched experience now that she has lived abroad in Vienna. You really get to see how growing up in Iran affects her personal growth and development as a human, as well as the factors that influence her to return to her homeland. The art style really complemented the nature of the story well and captured a darker perspective than the first Persepolis, which was a little more childlike in nature. I would definitely recommend this duology, as each book builds to a whole greater than the sum of its parts. They are similar in artistic style and theme, but the age gap between the two stories leads to slightly different reading experiences. Again, I am really impressed with this graphic novel and its ability to deepen the story in a way that prevents me from flying through it in one day. You really do have to digest this book, which adds to the emotional and educational experience.