Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Satrapi, M. (2003). Persepolis: the story of a childhood. NY: Pantheon.
Media Type: Hardcover bookThis graphic novel contains 153 pages.
Summary:
This books retells the struggles of Marjane Satrapi. She tells her life of how it was growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Even though this story is told in the form of a graphic novel it depicts the dramatic events in the author’s life. At a young age she gets sent to Vienna and ends up in a boarding house. Her situation does not improve that much because she can't get along with the nuns. In a lapse of a few years Marjane moves from place to place trying to find herself. At one point she even becomes homeless. Eventually she moves back home to be with her family. After many challenges she once again decides to leave Iran and move back to Europe. Her tribulations growing up were difficult, but in the end they shaped her into the person she is today.
Response:
This graphic novel was written in a powerful voice. The reader can easily imagine her childhood and early life. The author's unique illustrations make the Iran of her youth come to life. Many difficult and painful issues are dealt with in this book, including torture and death. It is so moving and deeply touching to read what she went through as a child while living in war.
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