Persepolis is an autobiographical graphic novel, retelling childhood events of the author Marjane Satrapi. It delves into the social, political, and religious views of Iran during this time period. Satrapi addresses the imprisonment and loss of family members, frequent bombings, and demonstrations. It looks at how the people coped with strict rules that they did not understand being forced upon them.
This was a great book. I really love graphic novels. They can take complex topics and make them more obtainable and easy to understand. The stark black and white illustrations seem to represent the 2 sides of the conflict with no allowance for middle ground. Since the graphic novel does depict torture and more grown up content, it is probably most appropriate for high school aged kids. I also especially loved the topic of this book. We read so many stories set in times of war, but I have never come across a book set in the middle east. It is a place many of us will never see first hand, and we need to be reminded that their are children growing up and learning there, amongst all of the dissension.
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