This is the day of the week where we get to know each other better by answering a question devised by our lovely hostesses Parajunkee & Alisoncanread. Sounds like GFC is eventually going away.. so you may want to follow by email or bloglovin/feedly (I love both). And now for this week's question....
Q. Today is the US' Independence Day. Share your favorite book with war in it, or a government overthrown.
A. I love the graphic novels Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi! These novels are about a girl named Marji who talks about her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution. Really it's amazing. I think if you have never read a graphic novel this is a great one to get you into the genre. I made the next image a little big so you can all read what it says.
These graphic novels really brought out a lot of feelings and helped me understand more about Iran. There is even a film based on the book that you could check out also.
What did you pick? Happy July 4th to those who celebrate it!
Haven't read any of those. I'll have to check them out. :D Old follower here.
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DeleteNot a graphic novel reader so I never heard of these, but very interesting!
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Becky @ Book Bite Reviews
They are very interesting and educational at the same time. Really good I recommend them to everyone.
DeleteOh wow. Never really knew graphic novels could be so powerful. I'll have to check these out. Thanks for stopping by my FF.
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These are really fantastic. There are quite a few graphic novels that aren't the superhero comics that everyone thinks they are.
DeleteI actually haven't heard of any of these, but the graphic novel sounds really interesting. Anything that is powerful and can bring out your emotions is pretty special :)
ReplyDeleteAmy @ The Reading Realm
It's amazing... and actually taught me things. I like how the character is around my age too.
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DeleteNever heard of these but they seem interesting. Good answer :)
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They are good! Love them!
DeleteWow! I have never seen these before but the sound incredibly interesting. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteTraci @ Mad Hatter Reads
I am glad I can spread the word about them. They really are amazing.
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ReplyDeletewe went with harry potter for our war novels pick. i did read a couple of pages of persepolis when the whole book banning controversy about it came out and what i read i liked. i hope i can read the entire book in the near future.
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I have seen Harry Potter on quite a few blog for the Follow this week. Good pick... certainly a lot going on in this book.
DeleteI'd heard of the movie and I remember my mum and I eager to watch it but never really got around to doing so :/ . I didn't know there was a graphic novel though!
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Funny thing is I haven't seen the movie but only read the book. I think maybe the library didn't have it at the time I read this.
DeleteI've actually never read a graphic novel before! I'm thinking of checking them out though because they seem fun to read. Thanks for sharing, I'm a bloglovin' follower!
ReplyDeleteKrystianna @ Downright Dystopian
They are fun to read... and just a wonderful boast to the imagination.
DeleteGreat FF post! I have read Persepolis :)
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It is good... FINALLY someone else has read it!
DeleteI have been wanting to read Persepolis for such a long time now, but just haven't gotten there yet. I'm glad you choose this one, though. Old follower.
ReplyDeleteThanks.. it isn't a long read so it's worth picking it up.
DeleteGreat pick! It's an interesting book since many people aren't that familiar with that revolution.
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DeleteThis sounds really interesting, Angie! Thanks for sharing it. Gotta check it out. ;)
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Nina @ The Bookish Confections
Thanks!!!
DeleteTo repeat some others, I keep meaning to read those GNs. They look so good! Another good graphic novel war series is Maus. Have you read those before? :) I'm a new Bloglovin' follower.
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I actually haven't read Maus! Shocking I know. I have heard a lot of good things about it.
Deletenever heard of these!! I've seen alot of books to add to my list this week!
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Amber @Paradise of Pages
Thanks!!! I didn't see a lot of new books.. most people seemed to pick Hunger Games.
DeleteWow, sounds powerful. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this before, but it sounds so interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm an old follower :)
Haven't read any books of those. i will have to find some books to read.
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