Comments on: Book Review: *Persepolis* by Marjane Satrapi http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/ and it has addled her brain Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:54:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Marjane Satrapi – Persepolis / Persepolis 2 « Fyrefly's Book Blog http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-45044 Marjane Satrapi – Persepolis / Persepolis 2 « Fyrefly's Book Blog Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:54:31 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-45044 [...] Good Books and Wine (1), Reading Comes From Writing (1), Rebecca Reads (1) (2), Serendipity (C), She is Too Fond of Books (1), Shelf Love (C), Small World Reads (1), Things Mean a Lot (C), What Kate’s Reading (1), The [...] [...] Good Books and Wine (1), Reading Comes From Writing (1), Rebecca Reads (1) (2), Serendipity (C), She is Too Fond of Books (1), Shelf Love (C), Small World Reads (1), Things Mean a Lot (C), What Kate’s Reading (1), The [...]

]]> By: zibilee http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-35095 zibilee Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:52:35 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-35095 This is another book that I have been wanting to read for a long time. I have heard amazing things about it as well and am glad that you liked it. Did you know that they made a movie based on the book as well? It is done in the very same style as the book and looks interesting as well. This is another book that I have been wanting to read for a long time. I have heard amazing things about it as well and am glad that you liked it. Did you know that they made a movie based on the book as well? It is done in the very same style as the book and looks interesting as well.

]]> By: Denise http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-35063 Denise Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:07:26 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-35063 We didn't read PERSEPOLIS 2 but it is on my list of books to read. Summer time... I'm curious - did anyone else find the small print hard to read? Over forty adult readers may be demanding that YA books be in large print soon - especially graphic novels! We didn’t read PERSEPOLIS 2 but it is on my list of books to read. Summer time…

I’m curious – did anyone else find the small print hard to read? Over forty adult readers may be demanding that YA books be in large print soon – especially graphic novels!

]]> By: sheistoofondofbooks http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34947 sheistoofondofbooks Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:17:56 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34947 Stacy - I want to read more graphic format books, too. Last year I read THE SHINIEST JEWEL, a graphic memoir about a mom's experience during an international adoption -- very nicely done. Kathy - The shelving also makes me realize that kids know more than we think they do (they're aware of world events) Ryan - you might preview it first; there are a few graphic/violent scenes (consider the subject) Kool-Aid Mom - yes! After I read PERSEPOLIS 2 I want to see the movie :) Lisa - Yeah, I find the same thing ... TBRs in my head never get read! J.S. - it's on my wish list now. Kathleen - yes, very timely. I think the author's notes in her intro are poignant. Denise - I want to read more about Marjane's life after she leaves Iran; did your class read/discuss PERSEPOLIS 2 as well? Beth - Huge kudos to the county for recognizing the importance of this story. Anna - well worth the late fee I paid :) Stacy – I want to read more graphic format books, too. Last year I read THE SHINIEST JEWEL, a graphic memoir about a mom’s experience during an international adoption — very nicely done.

Kathy – The shelving also makes me realize that kids know more than we think they do (they’re aware of world events)

Ryan – you might preview it first; there are a few graphic/violent scenes (consider the subject)

Kool-Aid Mom – yes! After I read PERSEPOLIS 2 I want to see the movie :)

Lisa – Yeah, I find the same thing … TBRs in my head never get read!

J.S. – it’s on my wish list now.

Kathleen – yes, very timely. I think the author’s notes in her intro are poignant.

Denise – I want to read more about Marjane’s life after she leaves Iran; did your class read/discuss PERSEPOLIS 2 as well?

Beth – Huge kudos to the county for recognizing the importance of this story.

Anna – well worth the late fee I paid :)

]]> By: Anna http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34943 Anna Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:31:46 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34943 I hope to read this at some point, as I've seen lots of good reviews. I didn't think it was YA. I hope to read this at some point, as I’ve seen lots of good reviews. I didn’t think it was YA.

]]> By: Beth F http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34861 Beth F Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:56:11 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34861 The two books were the Centre County (PA) Reads pick last year. I was proud of my county for picking such an important book in a medium that was likely unfamiliar for many. The two books were the Centre County (PA) Reads pick last year. I was proud of my county for picking such an important book in a medium that was likely unfamiliar for many.

]]> By: Denise http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34737 Denise Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:57:41 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34737 I read this book for my Young Adult Literature class. It was definitely one of everyone's favorites and highly recommended for high school students. I found Marjane's story compelling and heart-wrenching. The illustrations were simply amazing! I read this book for my Young Adult Literature class. It was definitely one of everyone’s favorites and highly recommended for high school students. I found Marjane’s story compelling and heart-wrenching. The illustrations were simply amazing!

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34736 Kathleen Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:10:58 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34736 I've had this one on my list to read for quite some time. Given all of the recent unrest in Iran it seems even more timely to read it. Thanks for a great review. I’ve had this one on my list to read for quite some time. Given all of the recent unrest in Iran it seems even more timely to read it. Thanks for a great review.

]]> By: J.S. Peyton http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34733 J.S. Peyton Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:58:44 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34733 Library shelving (and bookstore shelving, too) confuses me sometimes. I've always understood this to be an adult graphic novel. I guess it could be YA lit because it's a kind of coming-of-age story(?). Anywho, I've had the complete "Persepolis" edition on my shelf for ages. I know it's going to be great, since I watched the animated movie and absolutely, positively LOVED it. It was funny, moving, heartbreaking, educational, and harrowing. If you can find it, I definitely recommend you check it out. Library shelving (and bookstore shelving, too) confuses me sometimes. I’ve always understood this to be an adult graphic novel. I guess it could be YA lit because it’s a kind of coming-of-age story(?). Anywho, I’ve had the complete “Persepolis” edition on my shelf for ages. I know it’s going to be great, since I watched the animated movie and absolutely, positively LOVED it. It was funny, moving, heartbreaking, educational, and harrowing. If you can find it, I definitely recommend you check it out.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2010/01/14/book-review-persepolis-by-marjane-satrapi/comment-page-1/#comment-34724 Lisa Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:32:44 +0000 http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/?p=8496#comment-34724 This was on my radar some time back but kind of fell off. I'd better make sure it's actually on the physical tbr list instead of just the one in my head. This was on my radar some time back but kind of fell off. I’d better make sure it’s actually on the physical tbr list instead of just the one in my head.

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