Comments on: Review: Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi

By: Marg

Marg — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:02:52 +0000

This was my first ever graphic novel and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I too was moved emotionally by some of the pictures. I liked Persepolis II as well, but haven’t managed to pick up Embroideries yet. I am interesting in watching the movie one day if I can find it here.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:24:57 +0000

I really liked this one, but now I'm wondering about picking up Embroideries. If you haven't seen the film, it's worth trying. .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday 62 =-.

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:52:15 +0000

I don't read very many (read: none at all) graphic novels, but I've been hearing so many good things about Persepolis for so long that I know I should give it a try. I also just read Reading Lolita in Tehran a few months ago, so I'm definitely interested in the subject matter. Thanks for the review, and for giving me another reminder to pick this one up! .-= Dana´s last blog ..Firmin by Sam Savage =-.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:27:13 +0000

I wasn’t as big a fan of this one, but I loved Embroideries! So if your library has that, go for it.

A few years ago, I read an interesting travelogue about Iran by an Iranian American: The Soul of Iran. And I enjoyed Guests of the Ayatollah, which was about the American embassy workers who were held hostage.
.-= Eva´s last blog ..Reading in Colour =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:44:33 +0000

I really liked this book, too! So often we forget that countries are made up of individuals and, like you said, they don't always agree with their government. .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Review: What the Dog Saw =-.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:43:18 +0000

I really liked your review and I also have been wanting to read this book for awhile now. I think it sounds like a really interesting story and the artwork really appeals to me as well. Are you planning on watching the movie version? If you do I would be interested in what you think of it.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:12:08 +0000

I have to pick this one up. A lot of people have been recommending it and it looks fascinating. .-= Amy´s last blog ..Teaser Tuesdays =-.

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:20:40 +0000

This book sounds like an interesting read! BTW, I have an award for you at my blog. .-= Katy´s last blog ..Lovely Awards From Some Lovely Bloggers =-.

By: Andi

Andi — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:50:01 +0000

Loved it! Glad you like it too. I haven't been as fond of Satrapi's other works, but Embroideries was close. .-= Andi´s last blog ..Blog Tour: Keeping the Feast, by Paula Butturini =-.

By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:31:43 +0000

I enjoyed reading this book, but felt it was a bit dry at times - too much like a text book. I thought the film was better than the book - it is very faithful to the story, just like looking at the pictures that move! I recommend you try to watch it, as I think you'd enjoy it. .-= Jackie (Farm Lane Books)´s last blog ..Uglies – Scott Westerfeld =-.