Marjane Satrapi uses the graphic format to give glimpses into her life growing up in 1980's Iran. Between revolutions, wars and a fundamentalist regime this land does not provide the ideal setting for a girl's childhood. But it does make for a fascinating read and engaging history lesson. I didn't realize that Iran has been killing its own citizens for many years. The seeming boon of revolution in the 1980's only ushered in fundamentalist leadership that stripped away even more human rights.
The only downside to this book is that it ends mid-story. Marjane is fourteen and shuttled away from Iran by her parents. The plus is that you can pick the story back up in Persepolis II. Yeah!
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Hello Mathew. This is Tim. You responded to my blog posting on the walnut project. Would you like more information? Not sure how to contact you via email. Let me know if I can pass along any useful knowledge or answer any questions. Tim
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