Persepolis
10 journalers for this copy...
Marjane Satrapi, a daughter of educated Marxists in Iran, tells of her childhood during the Islamic Revolution and the Iraq war, and her time as a student in Austria in a famous graphic novel.
This was a very good read. The depiction of life in Iran is fascinating, and Satrapi keeps it at the level of the child she was then. It makes for an interesting picture, seeing her getting told certain things or behaving in certain manners without really understanding what is going on, but yourself knowing what it's all about.
The second part, of her life in Austria, isn't quite as interesting, but it still has much to say about what can happen when different cultures meet. And she does return back to Iran, after the Iraq war is over, and is able to understand much more.
The drawing style is very simple, but it works well. Even with this style, the faces are expressive and distinctive. And it fits well with the overall childlike tone of the early parts of the book.
This was a very good read. The depiction of life in Iran is fascinating, and Satrapi keeps it at the level of the child she was then. It makes for an interesting picture, seeing her getting told certain things or behaving in certain manners without really understanding what is going on, but yourself knowing what it's all about.
The second part, of her life in Austria, isn't quite as interesting, but it still has much to say about what can happen when different cultures meet. And she does return back to Iran, after the Iraq war is over, and is able to understand much more.
The drawing style is very simple, but it works well. Even with this style, the faces are expressive and distinctive. And it fits well with the overall childlike tone of the early parts of the book.
Journal Entry 2 by VariC at Parainen, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (3/18/2009 UTC) at Parainen, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland
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Sent to Piiku as a raffle win.
Sent to Piiku as a raffle win.
Journal Entry 3 by 
Piiku
from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, March 20, 2009
Piiku from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, March 20, 2009
Wow, VariC guessed right. I'm quite interested in Islamic culture - but I have never read (or even seen!) a graphic novel about it. This was a great surprise, thank you so much!
Journal Entry 4 by Piiku from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, May 3, 2009
Piiku from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, May 3, 2009
I usually don’t read graphic novels, but I just loved this one! It was incredibly interesting, and gave a slightly different perspective to everyday life in Iran. Even though the issues were partly brutal (or just sad), the story was full of humor as well. I also liked the simple drawings a lot. Thank you again, VariC for sharing this gem.
Journal Entry 5 by Savotar from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, June 7, 2009
Thank you Piiku for the RABCK!
Journal Entry 6 by Savotar from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Saturday, September 12, 2009
Like Piiku, I don't read graphic novels much either, but I also loved this one. :) Satrapi's style and narration just rock! That's all I can say.
Journal Entry 7 by Savotar from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Saturday, September 19, 2009
I will offer this book in our picnic meeting in Puolalanpuisto park. In case nobody wants it, I will bring it back home and find a new reader later. I hope someone takes this though - excellent read!
Journal Entry 8 by pippis from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Saturday, September 19, 2009
pippis from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Saturday, September 19, 2009
The book finally found someone who loves graphic novels and comics :) I can't believe it's about islamic culture and life - isn't there a great controversy on depicting a person..?
Journal Entry 9 by pippis from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, September 20, 2009
pippis from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Sunday, September 20, 2009
How could I rate this book? A book that's someone else's life. How could I say what's wrong with it or what more should have been there? All I know is that it stopped me, touched me and gave me a bit more understanding on a country, its people, culture and another view to the realities of life.
Journal Entry 10 by pippis at Cup & Pint in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Thursday, October 8, 2009
pippis at Cup & Pint in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Thursday, October 8, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (10/9/2009 UTC) at Cup & Pint in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland
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Will be released at a local meet up at Cup & Pint.
Will be released at a local meet up at Cup & Pint.
Haven't read it yet....got this one also at the bc meeting last week.
Journal Entry 12 by pippis at Kahvila Runo in Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Saturday, April 10, 2010
pippis at Kahvila Runo in Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Saturday, April 10, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (4/10/2010 UTC) at Kahvila Runo in Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland
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Hopefully someone at the meetup appreciates a good graphic novel!
Hopefully someone at the meetup appreciates a good graphic novel!
Journal Entry 13 by lukutuoli from Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Saturday, April 10, 2010
lukutuoli from Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Saturday, April 10, 2010
Many of the bookcrossers at the Turku/Tampere meetup had already read this book, I heard lots of positive comments about this graphic novel. So it finally ended in my bag...
Journal Entry 14 by lukutuoli at Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
lukutuoli at Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I feel thankful, that I had a possibility to get to know this book. I liked it very much and learned many new things about the islamic culture. The simple drawings expressed many feelings in a special way.
Journal Entry 15 by lukutuoli at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 16, 2010
lukutuoli at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 16, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (9/17/2010 UTC) at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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This book will travel again to find someone who has Persepolis on the wishlist :)
Journal Entry 16 by 
ruzena
at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Monday, September 20, 2010
ruzena at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Monday, September 20, 2010
Wow! Thanks a lot! After enjoying chicken with plums, I wanted to see Persepolis, and now it happens :)
Journal Entry 17 by ruzena at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Sunday, August 7, 2011
ruzena at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Sunday, August 7, 2011
This graphic novel is also a full-blown autobiography, and as such, one of the best I have met. Simply enjoyable, with its well-balanced mixture of political and cultural clear-sightedness and personal sincerity. Just great. Thanks to you all for recycling!
-ruzena
-ruzena
Journal Entry 18 by ruzena at RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, September 2, 2011
ruzena at RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, September 2, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (9/1/2011 UTC) at RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Enjoy!
Ruzena, you are something! Thank you so much for the wishlistbook! I'm looking forward to read this and use the beautiful bookmark as well. How well the anecdote fits into bookcrossing life:D
I just had to read it right away, even though I tried to read it slowly to make it last longer... Absolutely a great read! A totally new perspective to islamic culture and life. Sad and devastating but also warm and funny. So that being said, now I would love to read other books by Satrapi.
Thanks very much for sharing this book, VariC and also ruzena for fulfilling my wish. I need to think carefully where the book goes next.
Thanks very much for sharing this book, VariC and also ruzena for fulfilling my wish. I need to think carefully where the book goes next.
I gave the book to CandyDarling. Enjoy!
Journal Entry 22 by CandyDarling at Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Tuesday, September 13, 2011
I have previously read Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi and I liked it a lot, so I'm looking forward to reading Persepolis too. Thank you!
Like all the previous readers, I too loved Persepolis! I could relate to Marjane very well and loved reading 20 years of Iranian history through her experiences. Of course, she led a pretty exceptional life thanks to her parents political convictions, but even though hers wasn't the everyday experience, it was very interesting nevertheless. Persepolis reminded me of The Sleeping Buddha - The Story of Afghanistan Through the Eyes of One Family, although I have to say Persepolis was much, much better. I think I need to re-read Persepolis soon, but I'll let this copy travel on in the Helsinki meet-up tomorrow.
Journal Entry 24 by CandyDarling at Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Gave to a boocrosser at the Helsinki meet-up.
Journal Entry 25 by ButtesChaumont at Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Thanks a lot for this wishlist book!
