Persepolis, for me, was beautifully moving. I felt like there were two main characters to follow: Marji and Iran. Iran and the revolution was a character in itself. It broke hearts and affected Marji so much, the country came to life in the story. I felt like I was watching both grow into beings niether were familiar with. It was moving to read a character I couldn't really relate to.
Sometimes it gets really tiring reading a character I already know, whether it be because I relate to them or because author's aren't branching out. But Marji and her culture are people and places I have not aquainted myself with. I have felt loss and similiar pains Marji has felt, but other than that I didn't know her or Iran. It was refreshing to learn new things about Iran and about a girl I probably would have never met in real life.
Something else that really surprised me was I enjoyed reading this graphic novel. Truthfully, I am only like reading "Zits" from the Sunday comics. I'll dabble, but never dedicate myself to comics or graphic novels. However, I didn't just need the deadline of school to make me read this book. I got into it. Instead of the pictures bugging me, they drew me in. The way God looked, the veils... I am not sure I would have read it the same without the pictures to accompany the words. In general, I was moved and I actually want to read the rest of the series.
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