zaz_333's review
5.0
I. Love. This. Book.
A perspective I've never read and never thought to know but glad, that to some degree, I know of now.
I'm not the best at recommending books nor writing reviews but this is for sure one not to miss if you love graphic novels, autobiographies/memoirs or story's from a perspective only someone who lived it can tell.
A perspective I've never read and never thought to know but glad, that to some degree, I know of now.
I'm not the best at recommending books nor writing reviews but this is for sure one not to miss if you love graphic novels, autobiographies/memoirs or story's from a perspective only someone who lived it can tell.
kafiro_ka_kafka's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
Graphic novel.
Graphic novel.
jenmkin's review
4.0
I've been waiting to have time to read this, and I finally did this summer and it is SO good. Would definitely recommend it, and would also recommend reading it when you really have time to enjoy it and appreciate all of the details of Satrapi's story and art.
markwillnevercry's review
0.5
So, there is a bit to tell. I really did not like this book. You might think "Ah, so you did not like it, because it was bad", but it wasn't. Marjane Satrapi does a very good job of showing how she grew up and how stuff changed her. However, it felt a bit like listening to your friend go through absolute shit, without recognizing that you also have problems that you have to deal with. Marjane Satrapi just kept going, because she wanted to tell her story and it was uncomfortable to read, specifically the Vienna part. As a separate note, this book is just in general giving the vibe of "i do not care about the way you feel, because i will never reflect on this", so we got slutshaming and fatphobia. I kind of feel like I wasted my time with this book.
Reading notes:
Momo sucks ass.
She just accused man of a crime he didn't commit? And what she accused him of is not even comparible of her wearing lipstick? And her and her boyfriend are so happy about it? They deserve each other.
The scene with the pills in uni. Just like, girly, if you have something on your heart, maybe don't throw it at the first person you see?
Reading notes:
Momo sucks ass.
She just accused man of a crime he didn't commit? And what she accused him of is not even comparible of her wearing lipstick? And her and her boyfriend are so happy about it? They deserve each other.
The scene with the pills in uni. Just like, girly, if you have something on your heart, maybe don't throw it at the first person you see?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Cursing, Drug abuse, Bullying, Confinement, Rape, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Colonisation, Death, Drug use, Excrement, Hate crime, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Torture, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
I do not actually remember if there were examples of addiction, alcoholism and drug abuse, but I am not planning to reread the whole book to find them. It felt like they were there, but do not trust my word. Also, ableism is there for like a chapter, but it is bad.morag's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
What can I say that hasn't been said already? Beautiful, stylish art, a touching story, an informative and emotional look into the lives of the citizens of Iran - this has it all. A must-read.