Persepolis
Marijane Satrapi
Cole Groshens
Persepolis is a graphic novel written by Marijane Satrapi, It's an autobiography taking place in Iran During the revolution in the late 70's. Growing up in the hardships of the revolution, Satrapi was faced with a lot of decisions and political pressure. The purpose of Satrapi's book is to show that Iran is not a country of fundamentalists and terrorists, and that characterizations of the country by the West are inaccurate.
This novel is about a young outspoken girl, Marijane Satrapi, who is repeatedly challenged by the Iranian revolution,as she grows up in it. She stays strong through it all, with her profound religious beliefs and family support. She is influenced greatly by her parents political beliefs, but as the book goes on she starts to develop beliefs of her own. As the revolution takes a turn for the worse, her parents decide that Iran is place for her to live. They send her abroad to study in Vienna. This change wasn't the best for her, as she struggled to find her new self, in a new place. When she decided to return home, she was shocked not only to see how she had changed, but how her home country had changed. She loves her family and her home, but it was just to much change, she finally decided to leave.
The overall strength of the book was very compelling. It really enlightened me on an entirely different life. The choice to make this a graphic novel, instead of just an ordinary book was brilliant. It not only offered an easy read, but it really gave an emotional and visual understanding of the time frame and events that occurred. Also, the fact that the book was written from experience just really makes the reader feel like they're there, like they're that person.
The book really didn't have any weaknesses, if anything it was the text. The text was in comic book form, or bubbles. It was difficult to really get a full concept of what that page or section was about. Other than that there was no real weaknesses.
Overall I thought the book was very enlightening and fun to read. the pictures made it easier to visualize and comprehend. I really think that those who read this novel really get an understanding of what it was like, and it opens their eyes stopping them from being so narrow minded when it comes to the middle east.
This novel is about a young outspoken girl, Marijane Satrapi, who is repeatedly challenged by the Iranian revolution,as she grows up in it. She stays strong through it all, with her profound religious beliefs and family support. She is influenced greatly by her parents political beliefs, but as the book goes on she starts to develop beliefs of her own. As the revolution takes a turn for the worse, her parents decide that Iran is place for her to live. They send her abroad to study in Vienna. This change wasn't the best for her, as she struggled to find her new self, in a new place. When she decided to return home, she was shocked not only to see how she had changed, but how her home country had changed. She loves her family and her home, but it was just to much change, she finally decided to leave.
The overall strength of the book was very compelling. It really enlightened me on an entirely different life. The choice to make this a graphic novel, instead of just an ordinary book was brilliant. It not only offered an easy read, but it really gave an emotional and visual understanding of the time frame and events that occurred. Also, the fact that the book was written from experience just really makes the reader feel like they're there, like they're that person.
The book really didn't have any weaknesses, if anything it was the text. The text was in comic book form, or bubbles. It was difficult to really get a full concept of what that page or section was about. Other than that there was no real weaknesses.
Overall I thought the book was very enlightening and fun to read. the pictures made it easier to visualize and comprehend. I really think that those who read this novel really get an understanding of what it was like, and it opens their eyes stopping them from being so narrow minded when it comes to the middle east.
Nice job! Be sure to read a little more carefully.
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