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Title: Persepolis : The Story of a Childhood by MARJANE SATRAPI ISBN: 0-375-42230-7 Publisher: Pantheon Books Pub. Date: 29 April, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.73 (52 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: AN INNOVATIVE MEMOIR
Comment: The subject matter is brave while the illustrations are unconventional and smart. In PERSEPOLIS, Marjane recounts her childhood of growing up in Tehran during the 1979 Islamic Revolution. There is no doubt that Marjane has experienced more during her nine years than many have during their entire life in this country. Being raised by two forward-thinking parents, Marjane is provided a progressive glimpse into the political and cultural events occurring around her in Iran. But she is different than most Iranian children. She rebels against wearing the veil, is a fan of Western pop culture, and speaks out against fundamental doctrines during religion class. It is amazing that she (or her parents) weren't seriously reprimanded for their actions and beliefs. Marjane even attends a demonstration with her parents against the wave of religious fundamentalism engulfing Iran.
I truly loved PERSPOLIS because it provided a rare glimpse of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. I learned much about this very different culture while empathizing with her unique family. I feel as if I know them personally. Marjane's illustrations tell a thousand words. They are simple yet innovative and clever. I can't wait to read the next installment in this series and hope it is published soon. Enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: wonderful book.
Comment: Definitely one of the most unique and interesting books i've ever read. There are a lot of ways to tell a story, and this was actually one of the most touching perspectives on the iranian revolution I've ever read.
As an iranian american, I always hear stories from my parents/relatives/acquaintances on what happened - events leading up to the revolution - and life in iran afterwards - but how often do you hear the story from that 12 yr old's voice? There were a lot of funny episodes that made me laugh out loud...and a lot of parts where you feel genuine empathy for her. There were some very sweet moments with marjane's uncle or grandmother where you actually feel that connection and can relate it to yourself.
Marjane shows the effects of the revolution on her family and day to day life...seeing friends drafted or imprisoned - and witnessing many fleeing to America. It's a story that we've all seen and heard (and is not unique to Iranians) yet it's refreshing and bittersweet at the same time. She keeps the story alive and light with her mishaps at school, with friends, and with her childhood adventures.
I loved this book. It's a quick read, but that comic-book format of it will actually make the story and images really stay in your mind.
Rating: 5
Summary: A view of Iran's revolution with the wisdom of a child
Comment: This graphic novel is a masterpiece along the lines of Maus. The medium helps convey the naive views of a child living through the Iranian revolution. The outcome is a brillaintly subjective telling of a period of history and people that frequently gets oversimplified in a black and white world.
There are moral questions that do not fit so easily into clear right or wrong. Is the corrupt government supported by the West really that much better than what was promissed by the revolution? And what went wrong with the revolution? Why is Iran the one middle eastern country besides Israel that has a pro-US street despite everthing? Tough questions, but the book provides good clues.
The book is a very easy read, but delivers a stirring impact. You'll find yourself finishing it in a matter of days, loaning it to a friend, and receiving it back within a week.
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Title: Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi ISBN: 081297106X Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Pub. Date: 30 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Funny in Farsi : A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America by FIROOZEH DUMAS ISBN: 1400060400 Publisher: Villard Pub. Date: 17 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Blankets: An Illustrated Novel by Craig Thompson ISBN: 1891830430 Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Palestine by Joe Sacco, Edward Said ISBN: 156097432X Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror by Stephen Kinzer ISBN: 0471265179 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 18 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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