Chicken with Plums
3 journalers for this copy...
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, but not as much as Persepolis.
Amazon Editorial Review
“Chicken with Plums is a feast you’ll devour.”
—Newsweek
Acclaimed graphic artist Marjane Satrapi brings what has become her signature humor and insight, her keen eye and ear, to the heartrending story of a celebrated Iranian musician who gives up his life for music and love.
When Nasser Ali Khan, the author’s great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, we are treated to vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flash-forwards to his children’s future. And as the pieces of his story fall into place, we begin to understand the breadth of his decision to let go of life.
The poignant story of one man, it is also stunningly universal—a luminous tale of life and death, and the courage and passion both require of us.
Amazon Editorial Review
“Chicken with Plums is a feast you’ll devour.”
—Newsweek
Acclaimed graphic artist Marjane Satrapi brings what has become her signature humor and insight, her keen eye and ear, to the heartrending story of a celebrated Iranian musician who gives up his life for music and love.
When Nasser Ali Khan, the author’s great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, we are treated to vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flash-forwards to his children’s future. And as the pieces of his story fall into place, we begin to understand the breadth of his decision to let go of life.
The poignant story of one man, it is also stunningly universal—a luminous tale of life and death, and the courage and passion both require of us.
adding to K00kaburra's manga bookbox. This isn't technically manga, but it it a graphic novel I think is worth sharing.
Taken from the bookbox
I really liked this graphic novel, despite not being sure how I felt emotionally about many parts of it. Nasser is hardly a likable man, and some of his selfish, hurtful behavior is hard to read, but his depression and death are sad to watch. Satrapi's artwork is bold but communicative, conveying the roller-coaster of moods that this family is going through. Page 66 was a particularly gut-punching panel.
Sent out in a mixed box of manga, graphic novels and comic issues as part of the wishlist tag game.
The eternal child,
like most men
he'll still throw fits in his forties.
like most men
he'll still throw fits in his forties.
I read this book sometime back. And I still remember it mostly. I read that other book by her to and she has an interesting style.
And like somebody else pointed out, the uncle really isn't a likeable character. Very much about himself, incredibly self-absorbed. Though in part that's a cultural thing.
It's hard to believe that he would go that far. Obviously the instrument meant a great deal to him and it was a terrible loss to have it broken, but to have him act more or less like a three year old was quite disappointing.
Still, I found his death sad. I suppose if for no other reason then the unnecessariness of it. The loss felt by the family that should not have been.
That's a good book, in storytelling terms.
And like somebody else pointed out, the uncle really isn't a likeable character. Very much about himself, incredibly self-absorbed. Though in part that's a cultural thing.
It's hard to believe that he would go that far. Obviously the instrument meant a great deal to him and it was a terrible loss to have it broken, but to have him act more or less like a three year old was quite disappointing.
Still, I found his death sad. I suppose if for no other reason then the unnecessariness of it. The loss felt by the family that should not have been.
That's a good book, in storytelling terms.
