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jess_mango's review
4.0
A memoir in graphic novel form telling of the author's childhood living in Syria in the mid-80's. I enjoyed the first book in this series and this was a worthwhile follow-up.
maribeaux's review against another edition
5.0
A couple of thoughts:
I believe part of the reason this work and its author never got as much or more popularity than the very similar but overly successful work Persepolis, is the fact that Riad presents in a very raw, cynical way his experience as an Arab among Arabs, while Marjane's story in Iran and France is more romantic - it definitely fits with this feminist, far-leftist social agenda that's often used as a trend by the young generations who identify with her. Marjane is a woman focused on revolution and change, Riad is a man who mostly cares about presenting his background as an observer, rather than a contributor with a higher goal in mind. Of course Riad's story is more provoking, especially for the islamophobic and nationalist readers. I will always prefer this over Persepolis .
I believe part of the reason this work and its author never got as much or more popularity than the very similar but overly successful work Persepolis, is the fact that Riad presents in a very raw, cynical way his experience as an Arab among Arabs, while Marjane's story in Iran and France is more romantic - it definitely fits with this feminist, far-leftist social agenda that's often used as a trend by the young generations who identify with her. Marjane is a woman focused on revolution and change, Riad is a man who mostly cares about presenting his background as an observer, rather than a contributor with a higher goal in mind. Of course Riad's story is more provoking, especially for the islamophobic and nationalist readers. I will always prefer this over Persepolis .