Persepolis, and Persepolis2, by Marjane Satrapi, an autobiographical graphic novel of a woman who grew up during the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
The books have been made into an animated film which opened on both coasts just yesterday. I think it'll be worth a trip to the theater when it comes to fly-over zone..
UPDATE: After spending hours in bed with cups of tea, I just finished reading these books. Voraciously. I couldn't put them down until I got to the end. And, wow, they are so good. I highly recommend them.
The last line? "Freedom had a price."
Indeed.
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ReplyDeletewow - that looks like a really good film. I'll try to find it.
ReplyDeleteI hope your Christmas was as lovely as you are. CHeers, m'dear!
I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran" and thought it was pretty phenomenal, it sounds good too.
ReplyDeleteI remember a line from something, regarding "the best art comes from the tortured, the artist in pain."
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