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Marjane Satrapi
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Pages: 352 (Paperback)
ISBN: 009952399X
Pub: Vintage
Pub date: 2008-03-06
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1969
Reader Reviews:
more novel than graphic (1/1 people found this helpful)
This is a very touching book, very illuminating and very inspiring. It humanises a people that, unfortunately, we often feel to be nothing more than crazy islamic fundamentals and murderers. This is obviously not the case and it is nice to read a book that gently explains this...though there are plenty examples of the horror one would expect from living under such a regime.
the only gripe i have with this book is it's format. They have published this as a book rather than a graphic novel. As such the art and the text are tiny, and it can be physically difficult to read and pick up on the subtlties of the (lovely) artwork contained within. They must have done this so that people can read this on trains or what have you and avoid the 'comic book' look and so capitalise on the recently released animated movie (I won't lie...this is why I bought the book too). Graphic novels may not be as chic as a book but Persepolis would benefit from the size and glossy finish that the graphic novel format would provide.
only a minor flaw to be honest but i really do feel that to read this in book form is like watching a film in old VHS when you clearly could get a much clearer and much more rewarding experience with the Blu ray version....you just weren't given the option cos the publishers etc etc wanted to reach a larger audience
Gripping graphic novel (0/0 people found this helpful)
This is a simply told story that touches on some very big ideas; the Islamic revolution; loyalty and family; and which boys you should fancy.
The main character is charming, naive, sympathetic and occasionally annoying - in other words, a very convincing young woman.
A fantastic read, especially if you think you don't like comic books!
Read it!! (0/0 people found this helpful)
I am no comic book fan, in fact I am closer to the opposite. I have always thought the term 'graphic novel' was just a term to make it OK for grown-up to read comics. So when this book was given to me as a present, I was doubtful..
But then I read the first page, and I was hooked! To tell the truth, I forgot that it was a comic I was reading, I was so onvolved in the story. The narrative just washes over you, and rather than the pictures becoming an annoyance as I though they would, they just added to the whole experience. I was impressed!
As for the story, it is intimate, delicate, honest and sometimes raw and shocking as well as touchingly funny. It is hugely informative, and presents a much needed fresh perspective on our own prejudices.
Loved it!!
Highly Recommended (22/23 people found this helpful)
This is a fantastic comic that will appeal to both comic fans & non-comic fans alike.
Despite the Amazon title, this edition "Persepolis. The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return" actually contains the complete Persepolis series.
"The Story of a Childhood" was original published in France as Persepolis 1 & 2, "The Story of a Return" was original published in France as Persepolis 3 & 4
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