Summary
Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed memoir-in-comic-strips.Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming--both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up.
Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom--Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today.
Review
I loved this book! It brought a lot of information from the Iran area in the 80s' and 90's, and myself being from America during this time had no idea what life was like in Iran at this time. I thought it was enlightening, showing that the regular people who live there are not all extremists and terrorists like we've been led to believe. The stories are real, and make the characters relate-able, as you can see their perspective. This was a great read and I'm sure will stay with me for a long time.
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