The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
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Book Reviews of The Complete Persepolis
Book Review: Brilliant.
Summary: 5 Stars
Persepolis is a touching personal account of one girl growing up in a country on the brink-- of revolution, of war, of fundamentalism. Satrapi exposes herself in this at times painfully honest biography. The novel is entertaining, delightful, ammusing, humorous--but then the cold realities of life and living in a war-torn country set in. You feel her greatest joys and deepest pains as her family becomes your own. The art work is charming and original to match this unique creation. I could not put it down!Book Review: Comic? No.
Summary: 5 Stars
"Why are you reading a comic?"
"It's a graphic novel!"
I was assigned this book to read for English, and it soon became one of my favorite books.
Persepolis follows the story of Marjane Satrapi. It is her memoir of growing up in Iran and moving to France and traveling Europe, and then her return.
The symbolism shown in the pictures is breath taking.
Persepolis is one of the best and most intoxicating graphic novels I have ever read.
I strongly suggest this book.
Book Review: Complete Persepolis
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazingly insightful into Persian culture and the difference between the common people and the mullah elite. Satrapi is very frank, and I found myself relating to her suffering and admiring her integrity. This book was intriguing from start to finish, partially because of its comic book form. I think this would be a good book for a teenager to read to understand what life would be like in the U.S. without our personal freedoms.Book Review: Great book! A wonderful surprise.
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a book picked out by my Book Club. I didn't think I would like the graphic format, but it was a completely engaging true-life story that I couldn't put down. It can be laugh aloud funny and deeply sad at the same time. I became so interested in the story of Marjane in modern-day Iran that I didn't want the book to end. You will not regret reading this book so buy it (or borrow it from a friend) today!Book Review: Excellent new edition
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book, as demonstrated by the fact that I read it in two days. This new edition (which promotes the movie that comes out on 12/25) combines the two separate books into one volume. The story is fascinating, the drawings are alternately funny and haunting. Highly recommended for anyone interested in such topics as Iran, women and Islam or for fans of graphic novels.