A review by dustyloup
Persia Blues, Volume 1: Leaving Home by Dara Naraghi
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
As I've known the illustrator for over 25 years, I won't give a star-based rating this time, but I liked it even though it's not the kind of thing I would normally read and I will have to get volume two to see how it ends!
Strengths
Informative in both time periods, grounded in reality, even during the "fantasy" part
Identifiable characters, both in terms of drawings and Minoo's strugglesÂ
2 distinct styles appropriate for the two time periods.Â
Strong female main characters
The detail in some of the ancient Persia scenes is just stunning!
Parallel stories about leaving home and adventure
Weaknesses
Overly ambitious and rushed at times
Always difficult for men to convincingly tell women's stories
Strengths
Informative in both time periods, grounded in reality, even during the "fantasy" part
Identifiable characters, both in terms of drawings and Minoo's strugglesÂ
2 distinct styles appropriate for the two time periods.Â
Strong female main characters
The detail in some of the ancient Persia scenes is just stunning!
Parallel stories about leaving home and adventure
Weaknesses
Overly ambitious and rushed at times
Always difficult for men to convincingly tell women's stories