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mbates222's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
atuin's review against another edition
dark
informative
5.0
this is the memoir of a woman who grew up in Iran during the Islamic revolution, and as such it does have a lot of dark subject matter. Still, it has moments of hope, beauty, and even humor in a bleak situation, such as her relationship with her grandmother and some of her friends. The illustrations are effective at conveying the peoples emotions and enhance the story. This book should be read to better understand the background of many Iranian people and their struggles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, War, Suicide attempt, and Police brutality
Moderate: Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
emmasalas_7's review against another edition
2.0
had to read it for school and rlly didn't like it
it was fine until the ending which was very underwhelming
it was fine until the ending which was very underwhelming
iarlais's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Persepolis really is a magnificent journey. I read this during my breaks at work and it was the first time in a while I was counting down the hours during my shift that I could get back to a book. This story touches on so much, growing up in tumultuous times, witnessing death and destruction as part of your childhood, seeing family members disappear, struggling to breathe as a girl in a deeply misogynistic society. Then Europe comes and the old challenges fade away, only to be replaced with new, more philosophical ones - trying to find your place in life, never feeling settled, and trying to adjust amidst a severe culture shock. It's an astoundingly funny and tragic work and easily one of the most fantastic autobiographies I've ever read. As a last note, the art work is great and easy to follow.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Torture, and Sexism
goatieboi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
I finally got around to reading this and I am so angry it took me so long. This was such an informative and emotional read.
The author also has such an eye for pacing and much needed levity when things got dark in the narrative. To be so honest about your mistakes and growth is really admirable.
Eventually I should watch the movie…
The author also has such an eye for pacing and much needed levity when things got dark in the narrative. To be so honest about your mistakes and growth is really admirable.
Eventually I should watch the movie…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, War, and Suicide attempt
emmafluff15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.0