Book Review #2: Persepolis

New York Times Notable book, Persepolis, is a novel of a different kind. Marjane Satrapi carefully and subtly blends serious with satire. She employs her maturity and intelligence through the funnel of a child’s voice and logic. Through memorable graphics and engaging but simple text, Satrapi gives readers an opportunity to learn about freedom on many levels. As she learns about her country and family’s history, she is lead on a search for both factual and philosophical truths. Marj follows a path from blind-faith to doubt to rejection of her beliefs and ideals. The revolution absorbs this little girl and we are able to follow her through her journey and experience her joys and sorrows, universal to all.

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