by Marjane Satrapi
Review:
Embroideries is a quick book by Marjane Satrapi, who earned her fame writing the graphic novels Persepolis and Persepolis 2. This is a retelling of the stories overheard from the women in her family, as they gossip about the good and bad of the men in their lives. The title refers to the cosmetic surgery, "embroidery" or another means of "restoring" virginity. The artwork is simply done following Satrapi's signature black and white motif. If you have read all the Persepolis's and Chicken With Plums then you need to experience this funny, but occasionally sad story.
