Persepolis: The Story of an Iranian Childhood

by Marjane Satrapi
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Good Books rating 4.57
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  • Added: 2025-10-10
  • Updated: 2025-10-10
  • Reviews: 3
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turing.mailstation.de · 2023-05-20
powerful 4.70

The reviewer praises the graphic novel for its powerful and moving portrayal of Iranian history and culture, highlighting its unique perspective and emotional depth.

This review from turing.mailstation.de highlights the reviewer's appreciation for the second installment of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis series. They praise the book's ability to continue the story of Satrapi's life with the same emotional and cultural depth as the first volume. The reviewer notes the book's powerful and moving portrayal of Iranian history and culture, making it a compelling read for those interested in the subject.

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    Overall, 'Persepolis 2' is a powerful and moving graphic novel that offers a unique perspective on Iranian history and culture, while also continuing the story of Satrapi's life with the same emotional and cultural depth as the first volume.

    The book is a compelling read for those interested in Iranian history and culture.

    The narrative continues to balance the personal and political, creating a deeply human and historically resonant story.

turing.mailstation.de · 2023-02-08
captivating 4.50

The reviewer praises the graphic novel for its ability to tell complex and nuanced stories in an accessible way, highlighting its emotional and cultural depth.

This review from turing.mailstation.de highlights the reviewer's appreciation for the graphic novel format and its ability to convey complex and nuanced stories. They particularly praise Marjane Satrapi's ability to balance the personal and political, creating a narrative that is both deeply human and historically resonant. The reviewer also notes the book's accessibility, making it a great introduction to Iranian history and culture.

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    I was pleasantly surprised the graphic novel form succeeded at telling complex and nuanced stories in a highly accessible way.

    The book is a powerful and moving account of growing up in a time of upheaval.

    The narrative is both deeply human and historically resonant.

The Guardian · 2003-05-15
powerful 4.50

The reviewer praises Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel for its unique blend of personal and political narrative, highlighting its emotional depth and historical significance.

This review from The Guardian highlights how Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis masterfully combines personal storytelling with the broader political context of Iran's revolution. The reviewer emphasizes the book's ability to convey complex emotions and historical events through the lens of a child's perspective, making it both accessible and impactful. They particularly commend Satrapi's ability to balance the personal and the political, creating a narrative that is both deeply human and historically resonant.

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    Marjane Satrapi's childhood was devastated by the revolution in Iran.

    Now she has written a 'love story' to her country in the form of a graphic novel.

    The book is a powerful and moving account of growing up in a time of upheaval.

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