The Persepolis Series
by Marjane Satrapi (Author/Cartoonist)
Reading level: Ages 14 and up
Books in series: 2
Read in order: Yes
Next book: Finished
Tags: graphic novel non fiction culture religion historical comedy & humour
Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming—both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up.Books in series: 2
Read in order: Yes
Next book: Finished
Tags: graphic novel non fiction culture religion historical comedy & humour
Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom—Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today.
Persepolis Series Books in Order
Print series book list1. Persepolis Volume 1: The Story of a Childhood (2000)
2. Persepolis Volume 2: The Story of a Return (2002)