The complete Persepolis

Paperback, 352 pages

English language

Published Oct. 30, 2007 by Pantheon Books.

ISBN:
978-0-375-71483-2
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OCLC Number:
153773813

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4 stars (81 reviews)

From inside front cover: The story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a ... loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private and public life in a coutnry plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trails of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming -- both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland.

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5 stars

The Complete Persepolis is the autobiography of a girl growing up in Iran, during the Iranian revolution, 1979. Unlike other novels I've read, it's a graphic novel; this means it mostly exists out of illustrations and has some narration and/or speech bubbles. For the reader, this means there's little room for their own imagination and fantasy, as the scene is already drawn.

The illustrations are made by differences between black and white contrast, creating figures and objects. This limits the illustrator's options in colour, as the only two "colours" available are black and white. I think the illustrator has done a great job of portraying the life experiences of Marjane, by using contrast only.

Throughout Marjane's life and thus throughout this autobiography, various topics come to order. This includes the strict Islamic Sharia laws, the identity struggle between Western and the more conservative and Islamic life of Marjane, and some …

Review of 'The complete Persepolis' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I was in a state of frenzy and anxiety, unable to decide on how to get started on numerous projects that were pending for a while. So naturally, I decided to procrastinate more and picked up the first book from my bedside table, thinking to calm my mind for a few minutes.

Those few minutes turned into 3 hours as I sat obsessively with this book, forgetting to eat, drink or do anything else. The brilliant prose and the ironic humor in the face of absurdities reminded me of Kurt Vonnegut. What makes this graphic novel stand out among others is the unabashedly self-critical and honest voice of Marjane Satrapi. Loved this book to the core!

I'd recommend [b:Hyperbole and a Half|17571564|Hyperbole and a Half Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened|Allie Brosh|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1409522492l/17571564.SY75.jpg|24510592] if you're interested in reading something similar.

Review of 'The complete Persepolis' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Loved this story! It's about a girl growing up in a turbulent time in Iran. There is revolution, war, and self-discovery. She grows up, returns to Iran, and leaves once more. I laughed out loud many times. Eventing the theme are dark, they are relatable. Many expats and immigrants will identify with Marjane's struggles for identity. Beautiful book!

Review of 'The complete Persepolis' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

A memoir of an Iranian woman who grew up during the Iranian Revolution. I found this particularly interesting because the author is the same age as me, and I can compare and contrast my own memories of the 70s, 80s, and 90s growing up in the US with hers growing up in Iran and Austria.

Overall, I enjoyed the book both as a story and for its insights into the 'other side' of one of the bigger international stories of my childhood.

[Some spoilers ahead]

I find it interesting that her life as a refugee in Austria mimics very closely the lives of runaways of a similar age in big cities in America. I actually felt as if I'd read that part of the story many times before, from the sex and drugs to a stint as a homeless person, the only difference was the frequent contact she had with …

Review of 'The complete Persepolis' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Excellent insight into a culture many Americans know nothing about told in a fun and interesting formatted graphic novel. Having watched the movie shortly after it came out and now read the book I have come to love Marjane Satrapi's story telling and autobiographical narrative style. An excellent read for all who want to learn more about Iranian culture was well as women's views on the Middle East.

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