What an absolutely incredible read! First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to Simon and Schuster CA for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
This novel introduces us to two young girls from contrasting backgrounds in Tehran. Fate brings them together, forging a beautiful friendship that blossoms during the innocence of childhood. We follow their journey as they grow into remarkable women, each taking different paths yet maintaining a profound connection rooted in their souls.
Prior to reading this book, my knowledge of Iran was minimal at best. I deeply appreciated how the author taught me about the culture, food, and history in such a compelling manner. Although the characters are fictional, their stories reflect the experiences of countless real women whose lives have been fractured, transformed, and reshaped in profound ways. My heart aches for these women who do not experience the freedoms I often take for granted as a woman raised in Canada.
I suggest you pick up this incredibly moving novel not only to explore themes of friendship, female strength, feminism, and love, but also to gain insight into the rich and beautiful culture that often remains obscured by the practices of a fundamentalist patriarchal society. And perhaps to make sure we don’t make the same mistakes. There is a very real similarity of rights being slowly revoked in our town time and we have the power to stop it if we could only work toward the same goal together.
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