Comments on: Four ‘Classic’ Graphic Novels

By: speedytexaslibrarian

speedytexaslibrarian — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:04:12 +0000

Well, I did read both for one of my book clubs, but I don’t remember a lot of the discussion (I am in Texas and the rest of them are in Washington, and that may have been one of the “meetings” where the phone connections didn’t work out). I do think it helped to do both books together as neither book is especially long, and there might not be enough to discuss with just one of them.

I added both books to our library’s curriculum collection when I was done with them.

By: 1minutebookreviewswordpresscom

1minutebookreviewswordpresscom — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:00:01 +0000

Amanda: Thanks for mentioning the sequel. “Persepolis” sounded like a great title for a book club that wanted to read a graphic novel. How well do you think it would work for a reading group? Any hidden assets or liabilities for book clubs?

Paleika: Any graphic novels that you’d recommend to visitors? Or that you would warn people away from? If other visitors find that their libraries don’t have these either, they might appreciate a few more suggestions. Thanks for your comment.
Jan

By: paleika

paleika — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:12:09 +0000

I love graphic novels, but none of these are in at my library…darn, I guess I’ll have to put one on hold.

By: speedytexaslibrarian

speedytexaslibrarian — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:44:32 +0000

I've read Persepolis as well as its sequel, Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return, Satrapi's experiences as a young woman in Europe and back fundamentalist Iran. Good stuff!