A graphic novel - The Complete Persepolis

Persepolis is the memoir of Marjane Satrapi, who grew up in revolutionary Iran and attempts to reconcile her upbringing with the changes constantly facing her country.

I read The Complete Persepolis in a day, which is one of the advantages of the graphic novel - there are less words, so even paying attention to the pictures, it takes less time to get through. I really enjoyed and appreciated Satrapi's blunt honesty when reading her story.  The things that she experienced as a child, then moving alone to Austria and grappling with growing up alone in another country, and then moving back to experience the strangeness of her own county were all made more impactful by the simple way that they were described. The artwork was an extension of that experience because it was as stark and straightforward as the storytelling.  I admired Satrapi despite (because of?) her admitted faults as well as the love and respect she has for those around her.

I'm very glad I read this novel!