Persepolis

Persepolis is unlike any other book I have ever read. Before reading the book I judged it by its cover and was turned off right away. As I continued reading I have become very interested and glued to the book. I am not a graphic novel/ comic book type guy so reading this book has been very interesting. I am becoming very interested in checking out other graphic novels now!

As for the plot/characters, I really like the way the book is. The main character Marji is very interesting. I love how the book takes you through her "coming of age". It shows how she became of age in her culture and what happened in the end. Another character that I found very interesting was her boyfriend in Turkey. He played her for over two years. I feel that this is typical of many young adults today.

In all, I truthfully like the book because I have learned a lot about Iran. I never knew anything about Iran, except for the fact that they have had war after war. Now I understand a lot about their history. It is amazing how much you can learn about one country through a graphic novel like this!!!

I Am The Messenger Review

Overall, I loved the book. It was by far my favorite book in college literature. It brought my attention in right away and kept me reading straight to the end. I ended up reading way ahead of my group, because I was so interested. I found the whole plot very interesting- what made the author think to write this book the way it is?! Another notable detail is that it takes place in Australia. How many books take place there? Not too many...

After reading the whole book, I now see the bigger picture. You have to want something before you can get something. If you don't want anything in your life, then it will be hard for you to ever get anything. Ed, Audrey, Ritchie, and Marv had no dreams/future plans. Thanks to one man this all changed!!!

Wrongs of Passage

I agree with Sydney Cook's argument. Everything she has in her essay is correct. I think the thing that really got me to agree with her was when she said that there is no real way of telling when a child has become an adult in America. I think we should change this so that there is some sort of ceremony, etc. It always frustrates me when I hear of other countries doing things better than us; this is one of those times.

Two passages of rite I have gone through are turning 16 and 18. I have not changed much since I have gone through these passages. In America there is not huge celebrations (unless you are wealthy) for becoming these ages. The only real thing that has changed in me is that I was able to drive once I turned 16. Besides that I am almost the same.

In all, I think that America needs to come together and figure out the rite of passage from an adolescent to an adult. Rites of passage should bring communities together. Let's change this!

I Am the Messenger (the start) Reaction

After reading the first one-hundred pages, I really love the book I am the Messenger. It has really caught my attention, and everytime I pick up the book I don't want to put it down. The book starts out with a bank robbery, and this part really got me going. I think the way Markus Zusak starts the book is a huge part of whether a person will read it or not. First impressions stay forever!

A character I have really analyzed a lot is Marvin. He caught my attention from the start. He is a very goofy guy. I feel that he has struggled in life and loves to act the "the tough guy". He always bullies Ed or other people. The other character that has caught my attention so far is Audrey. She is a taxi driver who does not have much of a family. She just seems to drive taxis, play cards, drink, and have sex. Talk about the life, huh?!

Well anyways, I am excited to continue reading, and I have no idea what will happen next! I hope in the end that Ed becomes famous for everything!