Author: Marjane Satrapi
Title: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Description: A
graphic memoir (graphic as in like a comic book) about a girl growing up during
the Iranian Revolution.
Writing style: The
graphic novel style allows the words to be understated because the pictures can
show emotion.
Audience: Everyone
should read this. Because it’s about a young girl, it’s appropriate for
students from about ninth grade on.
Major ideas: Satrapi
wanted to let the rest of the world know that what happened in Iran was more
complex than the version that made it to the West. There wasn’t a simple good
guys vs. bad guys conflict; good guys became bad guys, victims became
oppressors, and you never knew when your number would be up.
Wrap-up: This
book has been widely acclaimed and used for lots of first year reads and One
Reads, and with good reason. It’s easy, it’s quick to read, and it tells a
story that most people don’t know. It's also been made into a critically acclaimed movie. 5/5*
Still need to read this!
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