Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and the Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and the Story of a Return

Persepolis #1-4

Marjane Satrapi with Anjali Singh, Blake Ferris

343 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

nonfiction graphic novel memoir emotional informative reflective medium-paced

Description

The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of dail...

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Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 69%
informative 67%
sad 41%
inspiring 40%
funny 39%
dark 37%
challenging 35%
hopeful 25%
tense 19%
adventurous 17%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 11%

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