Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi

On the cover: "author of Persepolis"

One the back: "Praise for Persepolis and Perspolis 2" followed by vague literary quotes that allow the less than alert reader to become confused and think the praise is for this exact book...rather than previous accolades. Very Annoying.

Plot: an afternoon of Iranian woman discussing "love, sex and the vagaries of men."

Significance of Title: How to fake virginity for one's wedding night.

My response: Read it in one afternoon, feeling repelled and fascinated. It was a light change from something I was struggling to finish. I feel that it can't even be compared with Persepolis however...felt somewhat disappointed in the short format and lack of plot and really felt as though the author was just trying to make a quick buck and again, perhaps **some people will be mad about this** pimping out her culture. The stories that women share when coming together in any culture can be rich and powerful, or silly and humorous. It reminds me of the movie, How To Make an American Quilt with Winona Rider, an old favorite of mine. However, I think many of these stories were simply titillating rather than conveying any messages like the plot summary actually eludes! ("teach us all a thing or two"??)This is just my take, I know a lot of people will disagree! Anyways, I wonder if any teen readers will go hunting for it....