I read and reviewed the two volumes collected here separately, so this is basically just for my own records. The rating is an average, rounding up: the first volume earned five stars from me, being exceptional in every way. The second volume wasn't quite as affecting, and I gave it four stars. The latter was focused on Satrapi's reaction to being sent away as an adolescent to live in a foreign country. She ended up isolated and directionless, which is completely understandable but could be a little repetitive to read, and overall was less varied in its emotions I think. Both volumes, though, excel for their simple but extremely effective artwork, and for the sense of humour that runs through what are often very bleak circumstances.