Persepolis
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An intelligent and outspoken only child, Satrapi--the daughter of radical Marxists and the great-granddaughter of Iran's last emperor--bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons
… More »An intelligent and outspoken only child, Satrapi--the daughter of radical Marxists and the great-granddaughter of Iran's last emperor--bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons to Art Spiegelman's Maus, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran: of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life and of the enormous toll repressive regimes exact on the individual spirit. Marjane's child's-eye-view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a stunning reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, through laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.
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Add a SummaryI have recently finished a book called, "Persepolis" by Satrapi Marjane, a memoir. In this book the protagonist is Marji, she is a young girl who lives with her parents. Her parents would go into the streets at night and protest with others that have the same race as her because they didn’t like how they were treated and etc. The setting which it mostly took place is in Iran. Marji has to whear this veil in school, so they started a cultural revolution in Iran so that is when her parents started to protest in the streets.
Memoir told in comic-strip format of Marjane's girlhood in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution.
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Add a CommentA really good non-fiction memoir, it also taught me a lot of things.
A wonderful story whether you love graphic novels, or have never read one before. A compelling, interesting, and intriguing story... it touches on lives and history that we don't normally hear that much about in this country, and very effectively humanizes a part of the world we tend to easily demonize.
This was a wonderful introduction to graphic novels and, for me, an introduction to some Iranian history. It made me want more of both.
I'm not a big fan of graphic novels, but it was very refreshing that this book was about a signicifcant part of history. And that is wasn't all happy. The pictures were in black and white which I think suited the book.
A touching story of a childhood lived in the midst of extreme political change. The themes covered in this little story could generate much good conversation and discussion amongst teens and adults.
Simple and brilliant.
Persepolis was my first experience with the Graphic Novel genre and I enjoyed it much more than expected. Furthermore, it took me much longer to read than anticipated but it was time well spent. Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s story of growing up in Iran during the Shah’s regime, the Islamic Revolution and the war with Iraq. Happily, the author provides a much-needed introduction as historical context, which I referred back to often. Marjane is the only child of Marxist parents and the granddaughter of one of Iran’s last emperors. For the most part, her family is quite ordinary yet as events unfold, the more ‘extraordinary’ becomes the norm. At first, it seemed odd for a comic book to focus on such a serious, multi-faceted subject. However, the black/white drawings and simple text proved to be ideal for conveying a child’s perspective of complicated situations. And there were many complicated situations; prison torture, kidnappings, confiscation of personal property, executions as well as saying good-bye to friends and family. Not to get all-weird and stuff but I read something the other day that took me by surprise. Next year is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Speaking only for myself, I am not anymore acquainted with the Middle East now than I was then. Morever, I’m Lebanese! Seriously, aside from the sad realization that one should not attempt to hike in Iran, I know very little about the country and am grateful for Marjane’s story of her homeland. I believe I am one of the readers who, as one of the book jacket states, was “allergic to the (Graphic Novel) genre before being seduced by this book.
Honestly - I don't say this often or lightly, but I think this is a pretty much guaranteed GREAT read. I doubt anyone who picks this up will be disappointed. This book was something TOTALLY different for me. Its a graphic novel - something I've never read before. The story is written by a woman reflecting on her childhood growing up in Iran during the 1979 cultural revolution. It is absolutely FANTASTIC! She manages to find humour and irony in the midst of the tragic changes of her country and her life, without ever being disrespectful to the struggles that happened. And you'd think that the format of a graphic novel wouldn't work for something this "heavy", but it is used SO well - it really adds to the narrative. I am totally blown away. I need to get my hands on Persepolis 2 and then I want to watch the movie adaptation
Great book. Funny, educational and inspiring. I couldn't put it down. Go read it.
This is one of the first graphic novels I truly fell in love with. Marjane's story is powerful, and her medium is perfect for its expression. I found the story educational, emotional and beautiful, and is a must-read for EVERYONE. The film was good, but I think the tale is richest on the page.