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The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain

Peter Sís
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The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Peter Sís

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Children`s Literature
Setting

Czechoslovakia • 1960s-1980s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís is a graphic memoir depicting a person's childhood and adolescence in Cold War-era Prague. Through illustrations and narrative, it explores the impact of political oppression and the longing for artistic freedom in a communist regime.

Informative

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4,782 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís is lauded for its captivating illustrations and personal narrative, effectively depicting life in Cold War-era Czechoslovakia. Readers appreciate the blend of visual storytelling and historical context. Some critique the limited text detail, wishing for deeper exploration of events. Overall, it’s engaging and informative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain?

Readers interested in The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís often enjoy illustrated memoirs like Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. They appreciate graphic narratives that explore historical and political themes through personal experiences and visual storytelling. Ideal for those curious about life under authoritarian regimes.

4.3

4,782 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Children`s Literature
Setting

Czechoslovakia • 1960s-1980s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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