31
Followers
16
Following
Memories From Books on Booklikes
Always a reader. Writing to remember and to share my thoughts on the books I read.
Persepolis: The Story of A Childhood
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a memoir of a wealthy and sheltered childhood interrupted by revolution. Told through the lens of a eleven year old child, this book focuses on the 1980s revolution in Iran. The black and white illustrations tell the story as much as the words do. I just wish the book also included a vision of the rich cultural heritage that is also the legacy of this centuries old civilization beyond the fundamentalism of the revolution.
Read my complete review at: Memories From Books - Persepolis
2
