Embroideries
Marjane Satrapi
2006
144 pages
Published by Pantheon
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FTC disclosure: I bought this in New York City at the Strand. Beth Fish and Dawn are my witnesses.
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As I was googling this to find an image of the cover, I came across a great write up on Bookslut. So great, in fact, that I’m just going to refer you there:
Review of Embroideries by Carrie Jones at Bookslut
That review says everything I wish I would have thought of to say.
This little book is fabulous. It’s very different from Persepolis, the only other Satrapi that I’ve read. But it’s just as fascinating in a very different way, as it offers a glimpse into the intimate lives of Iranian women, providing varied opinions about bodies and self-image and relationships and sex. It’s very forthright and, at times, surprising.
I am definitely adding this to my TBR list and it will count for my Middle East Reading Challenge! I liked Persepolis 1 and 2 so look forward to this one
Helen´s last [type] ..Once Upon a Read-a-Thon
I love this little book and wish I owned a copy. I just got it from the library.
Chicken With Plums is also very different from both Persepolis and Embroideries. It’s set up in panels more like Persepolis, but the storytelling is different from both.
Amanda´s last [type] ..Books I HAVE read
I’ve not read any of this author’s books. For some reason, I read about them and think, “Meh.” But perhaps I should give them a try as everyone seems to enjoy them!
Aarti´s last [type] ..Review- The Vanishing of Katharina Linden
I know! I’m sooooo glad you loved it. It will likely make my top 10 list for 2010.
Beth F´s last [type] ..Review- A Place for Delta by Melissa Walker
I just came across this book for the first time last week, and think it sounds amazing. I have not yet read Persepolis, but I do want to read that one as well. I am so glad that you liked this book. I will be excited to get to it!!
zibilee´s last [type] ..Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn — 480 pgs
I loved Persepolis and have wanted to read this ever since I finished it.
Loved it!
Andi´s last [type] ..Grow It Like Ya Mean It
I’ve been meaning to read Persepolis. Haven’t gotten to it yet but hopefully soon.
EL Fay´s last [type] ..Inferno- Cantos 9-17
Now if I ever read this (though I suspect I should read Persepolis first as everyone seems to love it), I will reference your review, which references Bookslut’s review and we’ll see how far this review referencing can go.
Jenners´s last [type] ..Mid-Year Review- Part I- Best Books Read So Far
I hope to read Persepolis someday! I am adding this as well to my wish list
Veens´s last [type] ..Lovely Quote-
I was nonplussed by Persepolis and Persepolis 2. Maybe I’ll have to give this one a shot. Thanks for the review.
Jessica´s last [type] ..Abandoned Book- Today I Wrote Nothing
I definitely want to read this one.
Stephanie´s last [type] ..Book Review- My Fair Lazy
Wee I loveed this one. I’m a big fan of Satrapi. Big fan.
mee´s last [type] ..A Picture Paints A Thousand Books
I loved this book too! And I love that you have witnesses should the FTC require them
Nymeth´s last [type] ..ARGH