Persepolis is a lot different then any book I've ever read. This is probably because I'm not acquainted with any sort of graphic novel. I've never read a comic book, the only connection I really have is reading the comics in the newspaper on rare occasions.
I kind of like it. It's really different because I'm used to focusing primarily on words and not so much pictures, but I like the visuals. The pictures really help convey how the character is feeling, instead of actually spelling it out. It defiantly teaches you a new perspective of literature. It's going to take a little getting used to, but it seems like a good skill to have. In comparison to Jane Eyre, I think it will read a lot faster with a lot less in depth focus on descriptions.
Not only is it a new form of literature, but it's a new topic. I don't know much about the Islamic Revolution and I've never read about it. It'll be interesting reading in this new style as well as learning about something I don't know very much about. I guess I always thought of comics as a hobby, something you do in your free time, not necessarily an effective mean of learning.
Good post hannah! Reading this graphic novel is going to take some getting used to, but I think it will be very interesting. I dont know anything about the islamic revolution either, but so far it seems pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteI had never read a graphic novel before either but I am enjoying Persepolis. It did take me a little bit to get used to reading the book. I like the pictures and I agree that they give a lot of detail. I also didn't know much about the Islamic Revolution but I am enjoying learnig some now.
ReplyDeleteGraphic novels are a really interesting and different read in my opinion, it changes the act of reading altogether. I too thought it was cool that I got to learn about the culture in a new place.
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