This is the second graphic memoir I've read. I found the story interesting, and it has helped me understand better the cultural situation in Iran, but it doesn't help me understand the benefits of the genre over just straight-up memoir without the "graphic" part. I'm just not clear on what the artwork adds. There are a few places where there seem to be missing details and/or the storytelling just doesn't seem solid, and the artwork doesn't make up for those shortcomings. So far my favorite thing about graphic memoirs is that I can read them faster than text-only books, which makes them a satisfying choice for read-a-thon reading.