daniellekat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
2.5
Oof. I’m having a really hard time rating this one. On one hand, it was a beautiful look at one girl’s coming of age in an environment of war and oppression. But on the other hand, I really disliked Marjane (which feels harsh because this is non fiction) and the way the narrative was told. Each chapter felt disjointed and somewhat unreliable. I don’t know if I just had high expectations or this just didn’t work for me. Either way I would still recommend because it was an accessible look at the turmoil in Iran during the late 80s and early 90s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, War, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Xenophobia, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism, Drug use, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia and Ableism
afion's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Torture, Sexism, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Ableism and Rape
zombiezami's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
I'm so glad I finally got to read this. I watched the movie twice before, and reading this makes me want to watch it again. Marjane Satrapi has so much heart and candor and writes and draws in such a profound way that helps even outsiders understand. She is an international treasure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, and Gun violence
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Racism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Infidelity
Minor: Fatphobia and Homophobia
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