Brandon J. (bran-flakes14) reviewed on 6/7/2010 + 72 more book reviews

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A daringly unique and original autobiography of one woman's coming-of-age during the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution in 1980s Iran, told entirely in simple black-and-white, graphic novel form. "Persepolis" tells Marjane Satrapi's involving and absorbing story about the radical changes her country and culture underwent during the Islamic Revolution, and the effect these changes had on both her as a developing woman and her family and friends. Satrapi's life is amazing, and given that much more relevance through this bracingly funny, dramatic, and life-affirming graphic novel. I first saw the Academy Award-nominated animated film of the same name, which is equally great, but do yourself a treat and read this graphic novel before you die.

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