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I have already read Persepolis, so I do not have to add that one to the BlackHole, but I am adding In the City by the Sea. Thanks for the recommendation, Akeela! Sin City (Graphic Novels)
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1. Persepolis- Wonderful, I completely loved it. It was great to learn a little about Iran, and to learn about a different side of events that were happening when I was ... While I've been globetrotting -- Iran The Complete Persepolis, Ireland My Lady Judge, Czechoslovakia The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Sakuntala -- I've no new countries to add, must find a book from those elusive corners of the globe soon. I've just finished The Complete Persepolis -- I had read the first part before, and the second takes us into Satrapi's adolescent experiences in Europe trying to find a place to fit in and her return to Iran to reconnect with her family -- heart-wrenching.
I've put the Rabbi's Cat on the ... ... book as the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia happened on my 20th birthday in 1968 -- I remember it vividly even now.
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi -- wonderful, and again the film is wonderful too. Both take the young Marjane into adolescence and young adulthood trying to ... ... of a Return lined up on Mt TBR and can’t wait to get to it!
Incidentally, The Rabbi's Cat was in full color, and Persepolis in black and white. Both were superb. I'm just finishing up a read of The Complete Persepolis for the Novel class that I'm teaching. I had read the first part a couple of years ago wanted something different to end this class with, so I chose to include this one -- we're coupling the reading with the filmed versions -- have you seen ... I also loved Persepolis I: A Story of a Childhood and Persepolis II when I read them about 4 years ago. These books led me to read several more about Iran. I especially enjoyed Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran by Roya Hakakian, which I found much more ... Akeela, I'm glad you enjoyed Persepolis - it was one of my favourite books of last year, all the more so because for someone like me who doesn't "do" graphic novels it was such a wonderful surprise. #202: I read the Persepolis books several years ago and enjoyed them. I hope you like the second as well as you did the first, Akeela. My second equally enjoyable graphic novel for the year: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi. Translated from the French by Mattias Ripa. This was a quick and wonderful read. It is Satrapi’s memoir of her childhood in Iran, during the Iran-Iraq war and the Iranian ... ... I would. Bit of a tear jerker, as I expected, but really reminded me of my recent pregnancy.
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69. Persepolis II: A Return by Marjane Satrapi
A fascinating account of a life so different than mine, told in an innovative way, my reaction to this was as favorable as it ... ... the Harry Potter series, every time I got a new HP book, I go back to the first book and continue until the new book).
Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi - Graphic novel of a woman suppressed in her country. I found this provoking. Easy read, and thought you'll enjoy it, since you've been reading ... Great Graphic Novels
1. From Hell by Alan Moore
2. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
3. 300 by Frank Miller
4. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
5. Maus by Art Spiegelman
6. Louis Riel by Chester Brown
7. American Splendour by Harvey Pekar
8. Ghost World by Daniel Clowes
9. It's ... Finished Persepolis and now onto The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks. crimson-tide, I did like Persepolis, but Mr TQD pointed out there's a lot more depth to the books than the movie. Necessarily so, given how much is in the book!
I officially gave up on Blindness so picked up The Island of Doctor Moreau at the bookshop at lunchtime yesterday. It's a slim ... I'm currently reading the wonderful Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. I haven't read very many graphic novels to date - but I'm enjoying it greatly. It's interesting, informative, sad, tragic and funny all wrapped into one. I'll have to go and find the movie now . . . I'm currently reading the wonderful Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. It's a graphic novel - a genre I haven't read very widely - but I'm enjoying it greatly. It's interesting, informative, sad, tragic and funny all wrapped into one. And it has been made into a movie, which I shall now have to ... OK, that list was way too long! I've deleted it. If anyone wants the alphabetized list, tell me and I'll send it to you.
... should have ruled "no comics" and left that out, or picked some other worthy ones (for the next edition I expect at least Persepolis to make it).
There is a couple of short story collections (Borges and O'Connor) and couple of books which might be individual short stories or collections, ... ... urania -- I'd be game, but I'd like to read some good stuff. My graphic novel experience is pretty much limited to Persepolis which probably doesn't qualify as manga, does it? Checked in for the first time in a while. So glad to see you're reading Satrapi's Persepolis. Like Sacco did for the Balkans, that book taught me pretty much everything I know about persian modern history. And on top of that it's funny and sweet and angry and beautiful. ... Siri Hustvedt
Small Island, Andrea Levy
The Yiddish Policemen's Union, Michael Chabon
Affinity, Sarah Waters
Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi
Jasper Jones, Craig Silvey
Oh, I love lists of good books! Happy reading! ... history of Asia--China and adjacent areas: Tibet, Tibet by Patrick French
955--General history of Asia; Iran: Persepolis
959--General history of Asia; Southeast Asia: The Trouser People
960--General history of Africa: The Shadow of the Sun
970--General history ... Actually an addendum to discussion about the movie adaptation of Persepolis - we got it out last night because Mr TQD hadn't seen it and we were in the mood for a movie. It actually really cuts out an awful lot - the book is terribly dense story-wise (meaning to say: there's a helluva lot of plot ... I loved Persepolis as well. Graphic novels are new to me and I'm just loving the genre! Lovely review. I have yet to see that movie, but it's on my list. 63. Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi
A simply marvelous book, recommended to all. If you've never read a graphic novel in your life, and can't see why you ... >294. I also read and enjoyed Persepolis, and actually attended a Marjane Satrapi book-signing several years ago that was only lightly attended, so I got to spend some time talking with her. A very interesting woman.
Since I highly value your opinion, I will have to put the graphic ... #292: Terri, I had read only the graphic novel Persepolis prior to LT, which I really liked, but had never thought of them as a whole as literature, but I have really had my eyes opened with Alan Moore's work. You should give them a try some time. 700 – Arts and recreation
741.59 Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi
791.45 Survivor - Mark Burnett
792 Without You - Anthony Rapp
792.028 Never Have Your Dog Stuffed - Alan Alda
793 Brainiac - Ken Jennings
796.962 Searching for Bobby Orr - Stephen Brunt
796.962 Hockey Drea ... kittybee, I love your definition of Persepolis as a graphic memoir! ... is thinly-veiled, self-indulgent literary criticism. Thus of course I loved it. It was interesting reading it so soon after Persepolis and it was rather fascinating to see the same images and motifs appearing through what are essentially very different tales. Iran was/is a beautiful-terrible ... I haven't read many graphic novels, but I did really enjoy Persepolis, although I am not sure if this counts? Perhaps graphic memoir is a better description? Whatever, I thought it very interesting :) ... Chesterton
The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton
Fossil Circus by John Kaiine
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Snow white, blood red by Ellen Datlow
Black swan, white raven by Ellen Datlow
The meaning of ... ... Death in Venice by Thomas Mann, Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. I would be tempted by Persepolis, too. ... was really, really good. And whenever folks want to know just how Kathy Bates got into movies anyway - this is the one!
Persepolis was a beautifully done animated film. The first part is nearly shot-for-shot, while the second part does depart a bit, but I think that was to protect family a ... Miss-Owl, do try and source a copy of Persepolis to read later! It was wonderful. (Mr TQD's reading it now, and enjoying it. Must buy my own copy...)
I finished Faceless Killers last night, and enjoyed it (some clunkiness of writing aside). It really reminded me of The Girl with the Dragon T ... ... itself - being one of graphic storytelling, regardless of subject matter - is the key qualifier, the one that separates Persepolis from To Kill a Mockingbird.
On the matter of Calvin and Hobbes: I agree - very interesting. If I'm remembering correctly, the overall story is an allegory ... Thanks, wookiebender, for the reminder. I'm sad I don't get to read Persepolis. Was really looking forward to it, too! Forgot it was just an OZ-NZ ring.
Finally finished God Bless You, Mr Rosewater. Finding that I'm so tired these days that I just collapse into bed & fall asleep. So I'm ... Had a brief holiday in Tehran and Vienna with Marjane Satrapi in Persepolis. And am now back in cold Sweden with Kurt Wallanger in Faceless Killers. ... the TV series? I read the first book (can't say I was that impressed) but am very interested in the TV series.
I got Persepolis in the mail last night on a bookring (Miss-Owl, you're on this ring too, you may want to let Carole888 know you're no longer in the country! http://www.bookcrossi ... Picked up (as a quick read) Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi about her life in Iran. I saw the movie adaptation last year, and thought it was simply beautiful. ... the reviews.)
I did request Nylon Road, though I don't have any expectations of actually snagging it -- sure, I have Persepolis, but so does everyone else, and past that my "graphic novel memoirs" are pretty thin on the ground (Fun Home, and that's it) and my "Middle East" books are ... ... survival; I don't think he went far enough out into the woods, Disney-ish version of Paulsen's Hatchet books...
Persepolis -- very well done, very timely; is there a next chapter? ... by David Petersen
Fables 2: Animal Farm by Bill Willingham
The Hedge Knight II: Sworn Sword by George R.R. Martin
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi ... 194 pages (library). A wonderful graphic novel of Lucy's trip to Paris with her mother. Was just as satisfying as Persepolis - I love how stories can be conveyed so well in graphic novel form (this is a new concept to me). ... dud. About sex lives of Iranian woman. The visuals, as always, were good, but not necessary in the way that they are for Persepolis. I would not recommend this.
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Little Boys Come From the Stars Dongala
A beautifully written novel about political corruption told ... 32. the complete persepolis, majane satrapi
I guess I was left with more questions than answers. For example: what does placing this in a comic-book format really lend to the story? Does it balance what is lost? How does one evaluate a graphic novel? Kai ta loipa ad nauseum (yes, mixing my ... ... Book For Girls
650 Management & Auxiliary Services - The 1996 What Color is Your Parachute
741 Drawing & Drawings - Persepolis
792 Stage Performances - Take Your Shirt Off and Cry
831 German Poetry - Letters to a Young Poet ... words, sometimes well, sometimes not so well) (and sometimes with no words at all!) He finally bought in when I gave him Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, which he is considering using in class.
I was struck by how much I agreed with Smiley's post on various books in #195, except that I ... Great non-fiction graphic novels include Art Spiegelman's Maus, and Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis. Also look out for Joann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat and Brain Talbot's Alice in Sunderland which I've just read and loved. I'm no expert on this genre but Neil Gaiman's Sandman is pretty legendary ... ... Lucan arvoitus by Mikkel Birkegaard read (Aug 14th)
8.Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen read (Aug 29th)
9.Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi read (Sep 1st)
10.Persepolis 2 read (Sep 1st)
11.Emmanuelle by Emmanuelle Arsan read (Sep 9th)
12.A Modest Proposal by Jonat ... ... graphic novels. Berlin is probably out (depictions of sex), now that I think about it. You can probably do the first Persepolis, but not the second. Joe Sacco may be doable....
The ALA also has listings for Young Adult Graphic Novels from the last two years:
http://www.ala.org/a ... Just going through a list I made and comparing it to this one, I also read The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. I laughed, I cried....
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. ... Jason Lutes follows Germany between WW1 and WW2 and explains the environment that developed that lead the Nazi regime.
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is an autobigraphical recount of a woman who grew up in Iran through the rise and fall of the Shaw.
I know I'm leaving others out, but ... ... made graphic journalism a new art form.
Marjanne Satrapi: Embroideries etc. More autobio comics from the author of Persepolis.
Eric Shanower: Age of Bronze. Strictly this is fiction, but it is as close to the non-fiction story of the war in Troye as possible. 3 TPBs so far in an ... ... I don't really remember reading Celtic mythology ever before.
In addition to Atonement, I started my daughter's book Persepolis, and it is pretty compelling. Y'all have a wonderful day!
--BJ ... showed it to my daughter and her friend. What a happy video. I will be singing that all day long. My daughter just read Persepolis and Firmin and I hope to read those soon, too. Oops! I have to relinquish the computer. Have a great weekend!!
--BJ FYI: Persepolis already was made into a well-regarded, if not well-known, movie ... see here for details: (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/).
The flick was animated, but the IMDB site lists voice talent, which included Catherine Deneuve and, in the English version, Iggy Pop, Sean Penn and G ... ... ly.
942 General history of Europe; England & Wales
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
741 Drawing & drawings
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
915 Asia
Beijing's Top 10 If you liked Maus as a graphic novel, have you read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi? I haven't read it (I plan to soon), but it's in the same league as Maus as in it tells a similar story, and I've heard comparisons between both. I'm a big fan of graphic novels, although I tend to read the ... Watchmen
Persepolis Glad to find out there are graphic novels by/for women ! Persepolis has intrigued me whenever I'm in the bookstores ! I just might end up getting it ! ... poem Impossible Dream from his book What Narcissism Means to Me, and The Bicycle from the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. A selection testament to the broad range of books you'll find discussed in Hornby's warn, delightful and engaging prose.
Since reading ... ... Fruits Basket Volume 1
3) Fruits Basket Volume 2
4) Fruits Basket Volume 3
5) Ouran High Host Club Volume 6
6) Persepolis*
7) Fruits Basket Volume 4
8) Fruits Basket Volume 5
9) Ouran High Host Club Volume 7
10) Ouran High Host Club Volume 8
11) Fables: 1001 Nights of S ... Category 1: Biographies, Autobiographies, and Memoirs
1) Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
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2) Diary of Lady Murasaki by Shikibu Murasaki
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3) Persepolis II by Marjane Satrapi
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Favorites from March were The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands and Persepolis
27. The Legal Limit by Martin Clark
-an imprisoned drug dealer is angry that his hot shot lawyer brother won't pull strings to get him out or prison, so he threatens to destroy him with a secret buried in his ... everyday -- glad to know that you found the Complete Persepolis interesting and worthwhile as I am going to use it for a course in the fall that explores novel/film links. ... were very interesting, with the racism that he experiences, I just don't think it was entirely necessary.
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Complete Persepolis Marjane Satrapi
I was at first apprehensive about reading a graphic novel, but as it was for school, I saw very little choice. I loved it very much. Ver ... My favorites:
- Kafka on the shore by Haruki Murakami
- Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
- The final solution by Michael Chabon
- Bingo! by Clark Accord
- The world according to Clarkson by Jeremy Clarkson ... in the Brenda and Effie series, which I'm stupidly excited about because I love this series. And from the library I got Persepolis and Gods Behaving Badly. For me two good books:
- Persepolis byMarjane Satrapi
- Kafka on the shore by Haruki Murakami I'd recommend: Maus and Persepolis (but others have talked about these already)
LOVED Pedro and Me which is written by a guy who was on the first season of Real World about his experiences living with a gay HIV infected cast member
The 9/11 Report: Graphic Adaptation was written by ... #33-35 Persepolis was my first graphic novel as well. I'm definitely open to more so I've added Maus on my list because that sounds very interesting.
... volume des aventures d'une petite fille polonaise dans les années 80. Dit comme ça on pourrait penser à une ressucée de Persepolis mais à part le fait qu'il s'agit du récit autobiographique d'une jeune femme dans un pays totalitaire, leurs itinéraires et surtout les graphismes sont très ... 10. Persepolis I and II by Marjane Satrapi
It's been a long time that I seriously read comics. After all the rumours at LT it was time for my first graphic novel. The story sounded interesting and the reviews were good.
And I'm happy I did. The book is terrific. Although the story about the ... ... characters are well-portrayed and memorable, and the authors situate it in real locales around the U.S.
When I read Persepolis byMarjane Satrapi, it is the politics and struggle of the individual - particularly the main character - to establish an identity and a satisfying life under ... ... Jennie Endal
Then We Came to The End Joshua Ferris
Notes of a Scandal Zoe Heller
George and Sam Charlotte Moore
Persepolis Marjane Satrapi
Gods Behaving Badly
Amateur Marriage
David Copperfield
I originally bought it because I had grandiose ideas of being a book reviewer ... Yesterday evening I finished Kafka on the shoreby Haruki Murakami, which I really enjoyed. Now I'm reading Persepolis, which is a recommendation as well! ... by Lisa Lampanelli (October 16) 292 pgs
7. American On Purpose by Craig Ferguson (November 2) 268 pgs
8. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi (November 7) 153 pgs
9. Beg, Borrow, Steal by Michael Greenberg (December 6) 222 pgs
10. Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis in four volumes and Johann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat (five volumes up to now : la Bar-Mitsva, le Malka des Lions, L'Exode, Le paradis terrestre, Jérusalem d'Afrique) are both must-reads. I think a part at least of The Rabbi's cat has been translated in Englis ... ... is amazing, but is steeped in comic book lore in a way that the Acme Novelty Series and Modan aren't. I also love Persepolis but in true snob style, searched for a long time to find one not emblazoned with artwork from the film when I gave a copy as a present recently.
My ... ... into present day/present time. There IS a good bit of humor built into the revisionist version, however.
Oh yeah..Persepolis is terrific.
... Vendetta and both volumes of Maus. I thought all of these were very well-done.
I also liked reading both volumes of Persepolis. ... novels. This is a new genre for me, and I have only read Watchmen so far, which I enjoyed.
I have taken a peak at Persepolis and it looks wonderful. I will be reading The Complete Maus as well, and the first in the Sandman series.
It iwll be interesting to see what you think of ... Tehran, 1979 in Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis. Control Freak.....You???? Never!
i second any/all Persepolis recommendations..i finally bought THE COMPLETE...because my two separate volumes were so ragged!!
I am finishing The French Lieutenant's Woman...anyone who has not read..i heartily recommend...a very interesting take on Ye Olde ... >196 boekenwijs, go for Persepolis and you'll never be sorry.
Hemlokgang started a week of 7 February thread over here for all who wish to remain au courant. I'm planning to start Kafka on the shore by Haruki Murakami today, although also Persepolis is tempting... ... order are:
Bone (series), by Jeff Smith
Sandman (series), by Neil Gaiman
Fables (series), by Bill Willingham
Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi
Blankets, by Craig Thompson
Promethea, by Alan Moore AWilkins, thanks for the recommendation; just taken a quick look at Persepolis and it looks great, so I definitely think I would enjoy The Embroideries.
I'll let you know what I think about Tom Jones - I'm interested in it, so hopefully it won't be just a boring classic! ... Just come over to find you from the Newbery thread. I really enjoyed your thinking and reading thoughts, especially Persepolis and The Very HUngry Caterpillar. The latter is a second time round book for me - well, third time really. I have used it as a teacher, as a Mum and now as a ... ... :
I Am the Messenger - Markus Zusak - YA lit & mystery
Rockville Pike - Susan Coll - Chick Lit & Humor
Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi - Window to Another Culture & Graphic Novel
Beaufort - Ron Leshem - War & Window to Another Culture
Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman ... ... than "it's kind of boring"...It's a classic!!! There's got to be more to say about it than that! Anyway...
If you like Persepolis you should try The Embroideries another graphic novel also by Marjane Satrapi (sorry if the touchtone doesn't work...I tried). It's a telling of the stories ... ... category) called After the Dance: a Walk through Carnival in Jacmel, Haiti.
Also, if you haven't already read Persepolis, you should consider reading it for your graphic novel category...it would also fit in your far-off places category. It's an amazing story about growing up in Ir ... Matilda
A Beautiful Mind
V For Vendetta
Persepolis
Sin City
The Wizard of Oz
Schindler's List
Gone With the Wind
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
High Fidelity Trainspotting
Point Blank
Persepolis
V for Vendetta
Atomised >20
Granted. I think I'm inclined to jump to edge cases immediately though.Something like Persepolis for example, belongs more in memoir, than comics.
I'm going back and forth between Persepolis and Watchmen. It will likely come down to which the library can get "in stock" as they are both wildly popular. I might just read both. At least library addiction is cheap. :) ... need to get back to it but I've loved what I've read. Shaun Tan has done some amazing work. Then there is Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Or Watchmen or V is for Vendetta. Just to name a few!
If you need more options then check out AWilkins in 50 Book Challenge : AWilkins' 50 in 09! (Jan 14, 2009, 5:15pm) ... Stephanie Plum series by Evanovich. They are sooo funny.
Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi
By the same author of Persepolis. It's a graphic novel that tells stories about many of the women Satrapi knew in Iran.
Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson
I was introduced to Wilson my ... Thanks! I've read both parts of Maus and Persepolis but that's pretty much it. I'll add Embroideries, V for Vendetta, and Watchmen...
So far for translated novels: I am reading 2666 right now (which should count in two or three of my categories) and have The Double by Jose Saramago ... ... 1 per series)
FINISHED 1. Fables
FINISHED 2. Jack of the Tales
FINISHED 3. Watchmen
4. Palestine by Joe Sacco
5. Persepolis
6. Something by Neil Gaiman
7.
8.
9.
4. Arabic (in Arabic, that is, or textbooks)
FINISHED 1. Beginning Arabic Exercises by John Mace (only 3 ... ... Hosseini.
Regarding Iran, I like the graphic novels of Marjane Satrapi (an Iranian now living in the U.S.). Try Persepolis, then Persepolis 2, then Embroideries.
I agree with biblioholic13 that the graphic novel Palestine by Joe Sacco is a good read from the Palestinian ... --> 2
Since you have Persepolis in your collection, I think you'd enjoy two more graphic novels by Satrapi. Go for Persepolis 2 and/or Embroideries. Both are good reads. ... Fruits Basket Volume 1
3) Fruits Basket Volume 2
4) Fruits Basket Volume 3
5) Ouran High Host Club Volume 6
6) Persepolis*
7) Fruits Basket Volume 4
8) Fruits Basket Volume 5
9) Ouran High Host Club Volume 7
10) Ouran High Host Club Volume 8
11) Fables: 1001 Nights of S ... ... French
- 8 read in Spanish
- 6 read in Polish
- 4 non-fiction
- 2 books of poetry
- 1 graphic novel (my first ever: Persepolis)
My books of the year were:
Gilgamesh
Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata
Los Premios by Julio Cortazar
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
... ... it's Richard Feynman. The Challenger disaster stuff is kind of interesting but less entertaining than the Feynman stories.
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi was a really interesting memoir.
Creation or Evolution: Do we have to choose? by Denis Alexander was total choir preaching for me ... ... year, in order of reading:
Gilgamesh
Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata
Los Premios by Julio Cortazar
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
La Disparition de la Langue Française by Assia Djebar
How to Breathe Underwater by Julie Orringer
One Day in the Life of I ... ... anything by Shaun Tan
Ethel and Ernest or almost anything by Raymond Briggs
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Persepolis
... )
8. De verborgen bron by Hella Haasse (5/2) (# 29)
9. Kafka on the shore by Haruki Murakami (21/2) (# 30)
10 Persepolis I and II by Marjane Satrapi (23/2) (# 33)
11 Bingo! by Clark Accord (28/2) (# 37)
12. The world according to Clarkson by Jeremy Clarkson (13/3) ... Wrapping up the year:
81. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
This was an LT recommendation, and I am glad I read it. I am not a big graphic novel person, but I thought this was a good way to tell this story. I am going to look for part 2 soon.
82. Halting State by Charles Stross
... ... Nunez
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
The Trial by Franz Kafka
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Reading everyone elses posts made me think about what I read last year, which breaks down as ... ... Nunez
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
The Trial by Franz Kafka
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
... Traveler's Wife and A Thousand Splendid Suns. I also brought two more grapic novels with me, just in case I ran out - The Complete Persepolis and V for Vendetta. I'm going to try not to read them yet because at least for now I will try to read one from all categories before going back to ... Hmm...
Word of Honour by Michael Pryor
World War Z by Max Brooks
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
The Arrival by Shaun Tan
and special mentions to
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznik
The Cloud Chasers by Stephen Hunt ... ... getting me lots of books for my 999 Challenge:
The Time Traveler's Wife,
The Age of Innocence,
Mrs. Dalloway,
The Complete Persepolis,
Fables: Legends in Exile and
V for Vendetta.
And I received The Last Lecture, which I'll read (and cry over) before the new year. ... went with it in hopes they will replace their sad, sad copy of the same.
A Yan Martel novel (I forget the title) and The Complete Persepolis went to Chile, the Martel as a mooch and the Satrapi as a surprise bonus.
The World's Wife and the Echo Maker went to Japan to someone met on ... ... Islam is an important factor in the politics.
Another book set in Iran is a graphic novel (which is very easy to read): Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. It's basically autobiographical, chronicling her growing up during the Islamic revolution and struggling to reconcile her Muslim faith with ... ... - Mary Cuffe-Perez 11/5/09
10. The Invention of Hugo Cabret (4, 7)
11. The Final Warning (2, 5)
12. Persepolis (4, 7, 8)
13. The Warrior Heir (2, 4, 7)
14. Rise of the Evening Star (2, 5)
15. The Stowaway (2)
16. Seeing Redd (2, 5 ... Flissp: Two of the graphic novels you mentioned, Persepolis and Sandman, are ones that I've had on my lifetime reading list. Even though they're not my favored medium, I figure I might as well read the best of what's on offer. I'll definitely be staying away from the graphic novel versions of ... ... the same thing as reading the book itself.
I would argue that the difference with something like Sandman, Maus or Persepolis is that they are designed for the format, so it's not just about the dialogue. A lot goes on that requires no language. I'm not trying to say that all graphic ... ... and I certainly wouldn't have thought that they could ever be compared to "proper" novels. Then earlier this year I read Persepolis, and I was so impressed by it that I had to revise my ideas. I'm almost reluctant to read any more in case they don't live up to this one, but when I do bite ... Re: Graphic Novels. According to a comic nerd friend of mine, Watchmen is fantastic. As for me, I enjoyed Persepolis and LOVED (and even taught) Maus. If you're interested in Spiegelman and have not read it yet, you might add to your TBRs In the Shadow of No Towers about the aftermath of 911 ... ... Capote
5. Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, Leo Tolstoy
6. In The Winter of Cities, Tennessee Williams (poetry)
- Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi (graphic novel)
I read it in French ;)
7. Stupid White Men, Michael Moore (nf)
8. Water For Elephants, Sara Gruen
Somewhat ... ... manga" because that's what I really meant (because I'll read a lot of that without making a category!). I read the first Persepolis this year, and might read the second for the challenge. ... thumbs-up instead and a one-time only recommendation per title. In other words - if I want to recommend Persepolis 2 for Persepolis and it's already been recommended, perhaps I get the following message:
This title has already been recommended for this book. If you were not the ... ...
Death of Vishnu - Manil Suri
The Hungry Tide - Amitav Ghosh
Iran
The Blind Owl - Sadeq Hedayat
Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi
Israel - formerly Palestine
The Blue Mountain - Meir Shalev
A Tale of Love and Darkness - Amos Oz
Dancing Arabs - ... ... FINISHED MAR 17
7. If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland FINISHED JAN 28
8. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi FINISHED JAN 30
9. Persepolis 2 by Marjane Satrapi FINISHED FEB 13
... Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hossini
IRAN
Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani ***
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
ISRAEL
Light Fell By Fallenberg
PAKISTAN
A Golden Age - Anam *
TURKEY
Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafek ****
... @bell7: I have no idea's yet, but I'm sure titles come along the way. I've never read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi for example, might be a good choice. ... 44
2. The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
3. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
4. Palestine by Joe Sacco
5. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
6. Fables: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
7. The Rabbi's Cat by Joann Sfar
8. Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan
9. Preludes and Nocturn ... ... comic).
Luckily, there are a lot more women making them these days. I just keep hoping one hits it big mainstream (maybe Persepolis is the best example of this?) Graphic Novels:
1. Watchmen by Alan Moore
2. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
3. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
4. Fables: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
5. The Rabbi's Cat by Joann Sfar
6. Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan
7. Palestine by Jo ... ... more graphic novels or one-offs, such as Watchmen, From Hell, Ghost World, V for Vendetta, A Contract with God, Persepolis, and Maus.
i started Runaways but then i made the mistake of reading some reviews of later issues and things seemed to get so weird and far off track that ... ... gillography
o 738 Ceramic arts
o 739 Art metalwork
* 740 Drawing & decorative arts
741 Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
742 Perspective (graphical)
743 Drawing & drawings by subject
744 Not assigned or no longer used
74 ... Category 1: Biographies, Autobiographies, and Memoirs
1) Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
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... threads I was reading are all now horrendously long. How does anyone keep up with it all?!?
OK, well...
Finished 57) Persepolis, which made me cry although wasn't quite what I was expecting.
Continued rereading the Narnia books:
59) The Horse and His Boy: I don't know why I didn't ... ... Cid
2. God's Crucible by David Lavering Lewis (5)
3. Ornament of the World by Maria Rosa Menocal (6.5)
4. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi (7)
5. The Normans in European History by Charles Homer Haskins (6.5)
6. A Tale of Four Dervishes by Mir Amman (7) (OVERLAP # ... ... history of Asia--China and adjacent areas: Tibet, Tibet by Patrick French
955--General history of Asia; Iran: Persepolis
959--General history of Asia; Southeast Asia: The Trouser People
960--General history of Africa: The Shadow of the Sun
973--General history of North Amer ...
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