Persepolis: The Story of A Childhood
By: Marjane Satrapi
160 pg.
Pantheon
ISBN
Publish Post
ISBN-13: 978-0375714573
Annotation: The great-granddaughter of Iran's last emperor and the daughter of ardent Marxists describes her life of growing up in Tehran--a country plagued by political upheaval and vast contradictions between public and private life.
Summary:
Told through the images and story of a young girl’s experiences during the Islamic Revolution in Iran, this poignant and beautiful novel explains the tragedies and effects of war. At the beginning of the novel, Marjane is a precocious young girl with a curiosity that is encouraged by her family. However, once the regime changes, attempts are made to keep her safe and subdued, even if that means having her relocate. Things like education that have been almost expected by the wealthy Marjane are now a luxury, and things that she has taken for granted are nearly extinct.
This novel will inspire and terrify you. Satrapi does not shy away from the realities of war, such as death and destruction. Images of the then popular culture become images of the rebellion and have to be appreciated in the shadows or in the privacy of one’s own home. A stark contrast to many of the liberties we as Americans take for granted. Great for reader's of Art Spieglman's Maus series, this novel is perfect for the young revolutionary or the artist in us all.
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