First published 2006
In 1990s Tehran, a group of women gather for an afternoon of tea and conversation. As they sip and gossip, they share their most intimate stories - from forbidden romances to scandalous secrets. Marjane Satrapi's "Bordados" offers a humorous, heartfelt glimpse into the private lives of these vibrant characters, uncovering the universal joys and challenges of being a woman. Through their candid, often surprising tales, a vivid portrait of modern Iranian society emerges, where tradition and modernity collide in the most unexpected ways.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, cultural, graphic-novels-comics
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: slice-of-life, women-centric
Setting: France, Iran
144 pages · Paperback · Pantheon