Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017. It's brilliant and timeless. She has written several children’s books, and her illustrations appear in newspapers and magazines throughout the world, including. Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons to Art Spiegelman's Maus, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming--both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self … There are plenty of stories of young woman having to deal with change, and their countries sexist views and using their religion to justify their actions. Marjane Satrapi Character Analysis. I bought this book for my daughter but ended up keeping it for myself. Her artwork propels the reader so quickly through the horrors which have accompanied each recent regime change in Iran that the impact is maximised. If your intrested in Iran, or the story of a young girl having the deal with change or racism, or the struggles of living in a very conservative/ religious country I would highly recommend this book. Next. Marjane’s Parents (Mother and Father) Marjane is a strong-willed, sometimes confused protagonist who we follow from childhood to burgeoning adulthood over the course of Persepolis. So simple in its comic style telling a tale so deep. I had personally read it years ago and I cannot praise it enough, a daring genius important novel!!! I lived in Iran at the same time as the author did and had a hard time putting the story of what happened into words. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2016. Uneducated about the Islamic revolution in 1980, I saw this book and knew I had to read it. Language: English. I am pretty much speechless at the end of reading this. - not trolling that at all. Marjane Satrapi, Iranian artist and writer whose graphic novels explore the gaps and the junctures between East and West. Please try again. Mehri's parents had given Mehri to the Satrapi's as a child because they had too many children to feed. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Marjane Satrapi was born in Rasht, Iran.She now lives in Paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including the New Yorker and the New York Times.She is the author of Persepolis, Persepolis 2, Embroideries, Chicken with Plums, and several children’s books.She cowrote and codirected the animated feature film version of Persepolis, which … Marjane has a maid named Mehri. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, "Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. This graphic novel memoir is split into sections, the firs tells of Marjane Satrapi’s life in Tehran from when she 6 to 14. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A long time ago my high school history teacher put the movie version on in class, much to the dismay on my classmates. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Pantheon Graphic Library), Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Emigration & Immigration. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I loved the story, I knew next to nothing about Iran and learned lots about their history and what it was like to live through the civil war there. This clever book is a kind of a memoir slash graphic novel slash comic book that’s essentially a coming-of-age story about a girl growing up in Iran. Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019. As Americans many of us are often sheltered in our privilege, not truly appreciating the suffering and fear of living in a country you love that is turned inside out by war. She is married to Mattias Ripa. She doesn’t quite understand it, and tends to believe whatever she has been told, and then going on to relay that to her parents. “In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. Whether Satrapi decides to express happiness or sadness, Through the novel, she expresses the way she felt personally and also gives you a visual, to help put yourself into her shoes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. A San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times Best-seller. When I was 16, I stayed with a Persian family in Austria for a week. A prerequisite for Iranian education in America Marjane Satrapi, Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020. The Memoir is so powerful because of its ability to telling stories through not just words but also pictures, and how it was able to express certain emotions, in ways ordinary books could not. Dances with drama and insouciant wit.” –, Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons to Art Spiegelman's, Marjane Satrapi was born in 1969 in Rasht, Iran. Great read for anyone looking for that 'something different' and will leave you wanting to read the second part. Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020. I decided to read this after travelling to Iran last year, and also when it was recommended by the Guardian as one of the best books of the 21st century so far. "A memoir of growing up as a girl in revolutionary Iran, Marjane Satrapi was born in Rasht, Iran. A lot of people began complaining about it so my teacher turned it off. There was a problem loading your book clubs. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Makes one reflect on the things happening in their own societies too. An Important Voice that Refuses to be Silenced, Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020. Persepolis is a whole new outtake on a world that we know little about. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! This book blew me away, and I look forward to reading the second part of Satrapi’s Persepolis. I agree that most certainly not all Iranians are the way that they are shown to be, but there are definitely some that are this way. Marjane Satrapi is best known for her autobiographical graphic novel, which became something of an international sensation following its publication in the early 2000s. . After Marjane moves to Austria, she struggles to adjust to the lifestyle of local Austrians. Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return (Pantheon Graphic Library), Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History, Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began (Pantheon Graphic Library), Macbeth: The Graphic Novel (American English, Original Text Edition) (Classical Comics), “Delectable. This floored my 11 year niece and my 76 year old mother. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. If you haven’t read any graphic novels before then let this be the one to start. 1-91) and write a paragraph addressing each question. Satrapi was born in 1969 and is currently living in France. It does not make sense but Marjane Satrapi's decision to recount her memoir about growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution using a comic strip actually renders the tale more rather than less poignant. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. I gave a copy to a niece several years ago, and then recently bought another copy for another niece for her 11th birthday (I'll hold off on part 2 for her until she is 14). Satrapi does a great job at incorporating western fashion, to help show the reader visually that people from who lived in Iran during the Islamic Revolution are just like any ordinary person. Please try your request again later. The remarkable way she portrays light and dark shading on the images to display Marji’s mood and state of mind. Further, the regime forces all women and girls to wear veils. Marjane Satrapi (Persian: مرجان ساتراپی‎; born 22 November 1969) is an Iranian-born French graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author. It fully appreciates the intricacies and complexities of human relations, and presents the awful paradigm of mature or die that so many must be put through, too many of course succumbing to the latter. She now lives in Paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including. Read Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return (pp. (I have absolute respect for Muslims / Islamic faith btw!!) There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. In a way you see her loose her innocents through a child's eyes till adulthood. People who enjoy comics, and a new outlook would like this book. Persepolis is a memoir of a young life in war torn Iran. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Once the book arrived, I was immediately surprised by the book and the fact that it was a graphic novel. Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi’s graphic memoir of growing up during the Iranian Revolution, has received international acclaim since its initial publication in French.When it was released in English in 2003, both Time Magazine and the New York Times recognized it as one of the best books of the year. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018. The story portrays the Islamic Revolution through Marji's innocent eyes and conveys how The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. It is a funny with a child interpreting the events that are going on around her. Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018. She has not stopped reading other books since, similar format or subject. While it wasn’t a formal book it was a overall success. Unable to add item to List. . The story has great illustrations and how the author deals with this struggles. I'm not the most worldly individual. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I don't know, I honestly don't think I can but maybe someone can take away something about what I say. I’d never read a graphic novel before, but Persepolis kept me hooked from the start and told a remarkably human story - would highly recommend a read by anyone who’s interested in Iran, it’s culture, history or the Islamic Revolution. Thank you for reading my review. When I read this book, I had to stop so many times and remind myself I was no longer there. Please try again. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. As a young woman she felt connected and touched by the female protagonists and their struggle. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2015. 1. Please try again. Who are her group of friends and how is she perceived by them? Great to read this side of the modern Iran story. The confusion stems from her valiant attempts at trying to understand the embattled and restrictive world that she lives in—post-Revolution Iran—as well as her … Now this book is about a young girl going through Iran cultural revolution and how people change and how her whole family had to change or adjust to their surroundings. In Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel, The Complete Persepolis, Satrapi provides a general structure of how the impact of culture over her childhood and growing up were affected by the complications and differences of The East compared to The West. I use to think they were completely wrong with their lay low attitudes but as I matured and learned more about the world, I became fascinated by the way we operate and how cruelty and ignorance are in an evolving interpretive dance. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. She is from a middle class family in Tehran and tells us about the fall of the Shah and the rise of the islamic republic thourgh the eyes of a child. She grew up … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2018. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The book might be good but Amazon missed the mark by allowing this to be in a children’s category. Since 1979, however, the Islamic Republic of Iran has tried to diminish Persepolis’ importance as part of a larger policy against Iran’s pre-Islamic heritage” (Leservot, 2011, p. 128). Paperback – Illustrated, October 30, 2007. Please try again. Thank you Mrs. Satrapi for having helped a young lady to reconnect with a reality which is not filtered by utube/instagram/facebook viewers, but much vaster and more profound. Hardback. Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during … This book or comic is already pretty popular, and already a highly recommend book so what can I offer that these others haven't mentioned? A brilliant book. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Unable to add item to List. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels. 8,494 reviews. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I don't think story is the first of its kind but that doesn't mean that it should be undermined. And, in fact, my copy of The Complete Persepolis bears a proud little badge honoring its conversion into an award winning motion picture. Mehri tells Marjane all about their love for each other. Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi is a widely loved French Iranian author who explores the gaping divide between East and West through powerfully evocative graphic novels. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. Persepolis: Marjane Satrapi's personal version and vision of the Iranian Revolution Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis is a graphic novel that suggests that there is a sharp discrepancy between the world of the Iranian Revolution, as depicted in the Western media, versus how many Iranians experienced it in the context of their own lives. I suppose that of the many praising words written for this book, which deserves them all, very little has been said about the beneficial effect it can have on a reluctant-to-read grumpy teenager. Marjane Satrapi was born on November 22, 1969 in Rasht, Iran. Marjane Satrapi: According to the law, we had much more freedom because women could, for example, ask for a divorce. Ein Gespräch mit Rück- und Ausblicken. However, this really excited me because I had always loved reading graphic novels when I was younger. Now if your looking for another Iran comic book that deals with serious issues like Persepolis then look no further than Zahra's paradise. Her most celebrated work is “Persepolis”— an autobiography that takes the form of an adult comic book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2020. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. One story/comic strip will have you laughing, another furious, and another heartbroken. Ms. Satrapi's masterpiece is one of my favorite works in all of comics. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. The book had one of the freshest perspectives on writing that I had read in a while. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2017. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. I think what I love most about the book (which is made up of comic strips) is how different the emotions can be and change. She makes the reader understand that the people who had to first-hand witness the Islamic Revolution, are no different than ordinary people, just like the reader and even helps you sympathize with the character. She tries to understand the political unrest that is going on all around her. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Pantheon Graphic Library), Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return (Pantheon Graphic Library), Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with more than 2x the Storage, Kindle - Now with a Built-in Front Light - Black - Ad-Supported, Focus Features 10-Movie Spotlight Collection [Blu-ray], Leather Desk Pad Protector,Mouse Pad,Office Desk Mat,31.5" x 15.7" Non-Slip PU Leather Desk Blotter,Laptop Desk Pad,Waterproof Desk Writing Pad for Office and Home (31.5" x 15.7", Dark Pink). She is a retired English teacher, and she was floored at how good the story was and how powerful the medium of comics are in telling a story. Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolis tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I liked the book, and I thought the author did a good job of conveying the intended purpose. Marjane Satrapi describes how she used to attend a French co-educational and non-religious school, but how this is outlawed because the Islamic Republic distrusts and rallies against all Western influences. Now there not a lot of books dealing with Iran or the Iranian revolution and if their is I haven't found them yet. I wish I had asked them more about their homeland. Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017. I grew up in a small rural community where my parents and grandparents learned to be afraid of the more urban world. I remember being so fascinated by Marjane Satrapi's story and finally picked myself up a copy of her book. Very original format: telling the story of a revolution, a major event in world history, through a graphic story about a little girl coming of age. The second half is about Marji’s life in Austria, where her family sent her own safety, her isolation there and then Marji’s return to Tehran after four years. The book tries to show that not all of Iran is what it is broadcast-ed to be on the news. She is a director and actress, known for Persepolis (2007), The Voices (2014) and Chicken with Plums (2011). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $12.59 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to France. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020. This has a more regular cartoon style, telling the story of Marjane's childhood in Iran. She was previously married to Reza. Because I had given it to both nieces, my 76 year old mother decided to read it. What can I say that other reviewers have already said? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. She grew up in Tehran, where she studied at the Lycée Français before leaving for Vienna and then going to Strasbourg to study illustration. But when a woman … This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2007. When I think of graphic novels, I think of comic books that inevitably are converted into major movie franchises. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2019, Bought as present for a friend and she said it was brilliant :), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2015. She also gives the reader new insight into the Islamic Revolution and people who lived in Iran. The graphic novel depicts the author’s childhood through her adult years during the Islamic Revolution. Mehri falls in love with the neighbor's son and they write passionate love letters to each other. This book should not be an option when searching for “Children’s graphic novels.” The language and content is not appropriate for children. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. But you still shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It also proves to be the right medium to represent the quickened loss of innocence which Satrapi experiences as a result. Such an interesting and powerful story, and the fact that it is conveyed within the sparse structure of a graphic novel add to the force of the narrative. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution.The title references the historical city of Persepolis. She was totally taken by the very clever story telling and the deeply emotional history scenario. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I read this when it came out and foisted it upon all of my comic reading friends. Even some American states do it, so calling us nothing or better than Iran is hypocritical. Many people are quick to judge people, and that comes especially true when talking about people during the Islamic Revolution. Book Description Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, 2003. Persepolis has always been a favourite. Something went wrong. The novel, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, provides unique content and portrays a message during the revolutionary Iran era. In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Please try again. magnificent graphic account of a real life story, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2012. Marjane Satrapi, before becoming a world renown graphic novelist, was an Iranian-born girl from… It is the story of a girl named Marji, and her life growing up during the Iranian revolution. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018. Originally published in France to critical acclaim in four volumes between 2000-2003, it was translated into English in two volumes in 2003 and 2004. What a wonderful story. Satrapi was the only child of Westernized parents; her father was an engineer and her mother a clothing designer. These stories are told with simple and direct detail, suffused with the sometimes limited, sometimes profound reactions and insights of young Satrapi wending her way through a world that has grown wildly dangerous and irrational, a place that is also, unfortunately, her home. This has been one of the most interesting Memoirs I have ever read. Her best-known works include the comic book Persepolis and its film adaptation, the graphic novel Chicken with Plums, and the film Radioactive. You won’t be disappointed. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. Persepolis is a 2007 animated biographical drama film based upon the Marjane Satrapi autobiographical graphic novel of the same name.It was written and directed by Satrapi in collaboration with Vincent Paronnaud. Pantheon; Media tie-in edition (October 30, 2007). Please try again. Lovely graphic novel about Iran during the time of Western Liberalisation in society and how this affected life for young, liberal minded Iranians in terms of how the Imans and more hardline Islamic community tried to suppress it. Loved it and would highly recommend. Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019. Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. That will … We work hard to protect your security and privacy. How does Marjane adapt to the youth culture in Austria? Overview Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi is a graphic memoir about Satrapi’s experiences growing up in Tehran, Iran before and after the revolution in 1979. This is part 1 of a 2 part story. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019. Durch ihren Comic „Persepolis“ wurde Marjane Satrapi zu einer der bekanntesten Autorinnen der Welt. Please try your request again later. Marjane Satrapi Biography Many People who grow up in a society battered by political persecution can become programed to think, fell, and act in a manner which fulfills the "proper criteria" of how an individual in that particular society should behave. A wonderful, wonderful novel, I highly recommend this to anyone.