Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return by Marjane SatrapiMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Persepolis 1 and 2 are the first books into my tentative foray into graphic literature.
This set is a delight! Its a coming of age account of the author in the backdrop of the quickly changing situation in Iran. Unfortunately I do not have much insight about the land, its culture and its history but it is something I shall attempt to correct in the future.
The illustrations are so apt, convey enough depth at the same time being light. The beautiful moments of life whether tragedy or humorous are so well etched. I had a smile whenever I picked up either book to read. Its like a pleasant sweet carriage ride on a summer afternoon, the views outside pleasant and sometimes unpleasant.
Highly recommended.
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