About this title: The critics made the inevitable comparisons to MAUS when reviewing this graphic novel-style memoir. But this deeply personal child's-eye view of Iran during the fall of the Shah deserves to be considered in its own right. Marjane Satrapi is related both to the old Persian royal family and to Communist rebels. Therefore, it's not surprising that she was raised a sheltered child of privilege and educated to be independent-minded. Unfortunately, the unpleasant realities of life in '70s and '80s Iran--violent demonstrations, imprisonment and executions of relatives and family friends, bombings by ...
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Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very good. 2004 Pantheon Press Reprint Softcover(Trade PB) Edition. Slight wear to cover, text clean with strong binding. Ships Fast! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Date Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN-13:9780375422300ISBN:0375422307
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375422300ISBN:0375422307
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"an artistic, wonderful graphic and written experience. This book isl one for history I am sure. It arrived in time, well wrapped and I'll keep it forever!"
"I was really only vaguely interested in this. I had it on my to-read list more out of obligation because it was something I thought I 'should' read....eventually. But truth be told it didn't look all that appealing to me. First, I don't 'do' graphic novels. Second, the art looked childish and unappealing. Third, the subject matter sounded almost unendurably dreary. But, it sort of called to me at the library the other day - sitting propped up on a staff picks shelf. So, I nabbed it and dove in!
The verdict - I was wrong on all counts. First, I guess I have to admit to myself that sometimes I can 'do' graphic novels and frankly, after having read this, I can't imagine having this story told any other way. Which brings me to the next point. The art is indeed simple, but surprisingly and impressively evocative - again I can't really imagine it any other way. And finally, a story about growing up in Iran does have its bleak points - there is no escaping that. But I was impressed with how well she was able to incorporate levity. The scene in which Marjane's parents smuggle an Iron Maiden poster from Turkey was impossibly hysterical.
Highly recommended! It's a short read so even if you're wary this isn't a huge investment of time."
"Funny, frightening, and deeply emotional, "Persepolis" is definitely a book that should be read by as many people as possible. The point of view of a child is already such a special and strange thing, that when you take a child's point of view of very extraordinary events and situations, such as the Islamic Revolution in Iran, you end up with a very powerful book. Add to this the stark, simple black and white illustrations by author Marjane Satrapi, and the result is very powerful, indeed. Satrapi's narrative voice is akin to audible storytelling; she makes you feel like she is sitting with you, telling you about her life and memories, as opposed to adding writerly flourishes that would make it into more of a "novel." This serves the story well, for there is no sense of removal from the events she describes. It is clear that this is someone's life experience, and it is incredible. Read this."
By erry,
Jakarta, Balikpapan, Banjarmasin, Palangkaraya. Mo
"Persepolis adalah sebuah ibu kota kuno dari Kekaisaran Persia, terletak 70 km timur laut Shiraz, Iran. Dalam bahasa Persia kuna, kota ini disebut Parsa. Persepolis adalah bentuknya dalam bahasa Yunani.
Perang, revolusi dan pertikaian internal adalah kata yang biasanya terkesan 'seram'. Tetapi di dalam novel grafis ini, kita bisa tertawa sekaligus mengerenyitkan dahi. Lucu, apa adanya, sekaligus menyentuh. Penuturan yang unik dari seorang Marjane Satrapi berdasarkan pengalaman pribadinya sendiri.
Revolusi telah berimbas pada semua orang di hampir seluruh aspek kehidupan. Pendidikan, gaya berpakaian, peraturan, dsb. Belum lagi revolusi usai, mereka harus dihadapkan lagi pada serangan dari negara tetangga mereka Irak. Bom, kematian dan dihantui ketakutan. Perang dan pertikaian internal telah menghancurkan sebuah kebudayaan besar yang telah ada sejak beribu tahun SM.
******* Lucu, apa adanya sekaligus menyentuh. Itu point terbaik dari buku ini. Kalau masalah gambar, menurut pandangan pribadi saya agak unik (mendekati aneh). Mungkin karena saya sudah terlalu terbiasa melihat manga2 japan yang tipikalnya jauh berbeda. He3x.. tapi, tetep menarik buat di baca.
Sejarah jadi tidak terlihat rumit. Mudah dicerna
Buku yang saya baca adalah buku edisi bahasa inggris (sudah ada yg terjemahannya blm ya??). penggunaan bahasa inggris yang cukup familiar, tdk banyak kosa kata 'asing'. Jadi, saya yang bahasa inggrisnya pas2an saja, masih bisa mengerti isinya.
Akan tetapi, buat saya, ada beberapa 'masalah' dalam kisah ini.
Pertama : latar belakang keluarga Satrapi yang berasal dari keluarga berada, menengah atas dan berpendidikan. Jadi, dampak dan imbas perang tidak terlalu terasa bagi mereka. Bayangkan saja, ketika krisis melanda, mereka masih sempat2nya berpesta pora. Jadi buat saya, pengalaman perang Marji kecil disini tidaklah setragis bocah2 lain yang kurang beruntung yang mengalami hal yang sama.
Kedua : saya menangkap adanya sinisme, sentimen dan justifikasi negative tertentu terhadap revolusi islam di iran ataupun terhadap agama itu sendiri yang hadir pada kisah ini. Hal itu bisa muncul karena sang penulis berasal dari keluarga yang cukup liberal dan terbuka. Ditambah lagi dengan pengalaman perang sang penulis di masa kecilnya. Bagaimanapun, ia adalah korban revolusi dan perang. Mau tidak mau, itu pasti akan mempengaruhi pola pikir, pandangan serta cara penulisannya. Hal itu bisa dimaklumi, karena walau bagaimanapun perang, revolusi, kekerasan dan kejadian yang menimpa seorang anak kecil akan terus terbawa hingga seseorang itu dewasa. Jadi, apa yang digambarkan dalam buku ini belum tentu sesuai dengan kondisi sebenarnya. Tanpa bermaksud mengatakan ini adalah sebuah kisah bohongan, akan tetapi saya akan bilang kisah ini tidak cukup untuk mewakili kondisi sebenarnya. Jadi kita tidak dapat menilai apa yang terjadi disana saat itu hanya berdasarkan buku ini.
Karena kedua point di ataslah, saya hanya memberi tiga bintang untuk buku ini (5* - 2*).
Secara umum, ini adalah buku yang patut dibaca karena menghibur dan mudah dicerna."
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