Persepolis 2 : Story of a Return

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Rebellion and growth amidst Iranian turmoil.

Persepolis 2 could be a good read for those interested in the history and culture of Iran, as well as the experiences of young people growing up in challenging and uncertain times. Marjane's journey is one of rebellion and growth, as she struggles to find her place in the world while also challenging the oppressive forces around her. Through her art and her relationships, she explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery that many readers will find relatable and inspiring. However, the book is also a sobering reminder of the human cost of fundamentalism and repression, and may be difficult for some readers to stomach. Overall, Persepolis 2 is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that offers valuable insights into a fascinating period in Iranian history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Persepolis 2 : Story of a Return

Regular price ₱580.50
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per
ISBN: 9780375714665
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,396.80
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 2005-08-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Goodreads rating: 4.21
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In Persepolis, heralded by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the freshest and most original memoirs of our day," Marjane Satrapi dazzled us with her heartrending memoir-in-comic-strips about growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Here is the continuation of her fascinating story. In 1984, Marjane flees fundamentalism and the war with Iraq to begin a new life in Vienna. Once there, she faces the trials of adolescence far from her friends and family, and while she soon carves out a place for herself among a group of fellow outsiders, she continues to struggle for a sense of belonging.Finding that she misses her home more than she can stand, Marjane returns to Iran after graduation. Her difficult homecoming forces her to confront the changes both she and her country have undergone in her absence and her shame at what she perceives as her failure in Austria. Marjane allows her past to weigh heavily on her until she finds some like-minded friends, falls in love, and begins studying art at a university. However, the repression and state-sanctioned chauvinism eventually lead her to question whether she can have a future in Iran.As funny and poignant as its predecessor, Persepolis 2 is another clear-eyed and searing condemnation of the human cost of fundamentalism. In its depiction of the struggles of growing up--here compounded by Marjane's status as an outsider both abroad and at home--it is raw, honest, and incredibly illuminating.
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Rebellion and growth amidst Iranian turmoil.

Persepolis 2 could be a good read for those interested in the history and culture of Iran, as well as the experiences of young people growing up in challenging and uncertain times. Marjane's journey is one of rebellion and growth, as she struggles to find her place in the world while also challenging the oppressive forces around her. Through her art and her relationships, she explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery that many readers will find relatable and inspiring. However, the book is also a sobering reminder of the human cost of fundamentalism and repression, and may be difficult for some readers to stomach. Overall, Persepolis 2 is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that offers valuable insights into a fascinating period in Iranian history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.