taliatalksbooks's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a powerful graphic novel that depicts the struggles of growing up in war torn Iran. I love the use of graphic novels to depict difficult topics, and I think this book is a great representation of why this medium is effective. The graphic form is reminiscent of (find for most) childhood memories and it captures the freedom our main character longs for. That childhood freedom is juxtaposed with harsh, terrifying events, while being entirely realistic. These snapshots into everyday life paint a picture of fear, but are also insightful regarding the implications of war on the upbringing of children in these areas. This book is really important, especially since it handles a difficult topic in a really easy to digest manner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, War, Murder, Grief, Torture, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
amykenney's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Gore, War, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Terminal illness, Gun violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Bullying, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Cursing, and Rape
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
this was so informative but so devastating. i cannot wait to read the next volume and further educate myself on some of the Iranian history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Islamophobia, Police brutality, Colonisation, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Alcohol, Classism, Violence, and War
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