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 (Translator)

nonfiction graphic novel memoir emotional informative reflective medium-paced

343 pages | first published 2003

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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 73%
reflective 69%
informative 67%
sad 41%
funny 39%
inspiring 39%
dark 37%
challenging 36%
hopeful 24%
tense 19%
adventurous 17%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 37%
slow 12%

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