Persepolis 20 Years Later: In Which a Coming of Age Novel Comes of Age

Written by Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis, first published in 2000, is a memoir dedicated to the intersection between threats and repression, between tradition and modernity, between privilege and suffering, and between childhood and revolution. This timeless work continues in its relevance…

Our Shared Shelf June book review: “Persepolis 1 & 2”

Welcome back to my monthly coverage of Emma Watson’s Our Shared Shelf book club! Last month’s pick was “The Argonauts” by Maggie Nelson and this month Ms. Watson has chosen “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi. DISCLAIMER: Emma did not clarify, herself, if she…