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Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Apr. 6th, 2010 10:12 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-granddaughter of Iran’s last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. This is a beautiful and intimate story full of tragedy and humour – raw, honest and incredibly illuminating.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Satrapi’s graphic novel is a sensitive, often witty and beautifully drawn account not only of her life, but also of life in Iran. It’s not without its problems – notably a tendency to sentimentality – but it’s still well worth a look.
The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-granddaughter of Iran’s last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. This is a beautiful and intimate story full of tragedy and humour – raw, honest and incredibly illuminating.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Satrapi’s graphic novel is a sensitive, often witty and beautifully drawn account not only of her life, but also of life in Iran. It’s not without its problems – notably a tendency to sentimentality – but it’s still well worth a look.
