The Good: this is one of the best representations of being a "third-culture" kid I've read yet. It really captures the feeling of not belonging to any one culture or perspective and finding a sense of unique identity in that while still feeling lost and confused. The art is well crafted and I never found myself wondering what any of the panels were supposed to be depicting. Satrapi's story is inherently fascinating and the pacing kept me engaged without feeling rushed.

The In-Between: The depictions of the regime in Iran and the ways of life Satrapi experiences give a lot of food for thought. There are some helpful descriptions of words or concepts that are not familiar to western audiences, however a certain amount of knowledge about Europe seems to be assumed of the reader.

The Bad: The ending felt very abrupt and unfulfilling to me. I often felt that the illustrations - although well made - didn't tell the reader much that the dialogue and narration didn't already say, making it feel less like a graphic novel and more like a novella with illustrations.