”Persepolis” is RWR’s first graphic novel...and we thoroughly enjoyed it

Red Wine Reads

This week, we read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

This graphic novel memoir follows Marjane as she grew up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution. It’s a coming-of-age story of a girl trying to navigate what growing up looks like for her and for her family.

Abby Williams, who initially read only book one of a two book series, is back to talk about the complete series.

In this episode we cover:

• Why reading a graphic novel was new and exciting
• The real toll of culture shock and moving away from home
• What the evolution of our relationships looks like as we grow up

Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you laughing and crying all in one comic strip.

Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast:

• DRINK: Persian Tea (type of black tea), Darioush Pinot Noir
• TV SHOW - Derry Girls, Never Have I Ever
• BOOK - Blankets, 44 DaysIran and the Remaking of the World
• MOVIE - The Hate U Give, Argo

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* Disclaimer *

At Red Wine Reads, we want to engage in the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. The value of books lies in the power of storytelling and sharing a range of perspectives. We don't want to just read what we know, we want to read stories that open our worldview. And in turn, that means getting into challenging, rewarding conversations. But we are not experts in any field — literature, race relations, politics, etc .— and we know that our reviews of these books come from a place of privilege. We encourage our community of readers to add to these conversations with their own thoughts, critiques, and questions. We want to open up a safe place for people. That being said, we also realize that getting into race, sexuality, gender, and other difficult topics can be triggering. We aim to include content warnings whenever they are applicable but we are not perfect. So as we continue to do our best, know you have the room to tell us when we can do better and even, if you want to, share resources with us. Let's learn, grow, and have fun together.