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The Lion Women of Tehran
From the nationally bestselling author of the "powerful, heartbreaking" (Shelf Awareness) The Stationery Shop, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.
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I really wanted to root for this book as it felt like the main theme was the friendship between the main character but it seemed like the writing was inconsistent and unfocused. Changing narration perspective but not giving full focus or importance to the plot or the social experience of that culture was a miss. I also felt like using the specific timeline but not giving a more impactful feel of the struggle of the country and change of culture to their politics (which plays a big role) felt like maybe the author fell short in this opportunity to let readers learn the actual grandeur of this injustice. I wish the Epilogue was the manner the whole book was written and not an after thought.
This was an amazing book. About friendship. And betrayal. Of history. And contemporary times. Of finding one’s destiny and meaning, in a sea of uncertainly. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and learning more about what happened through the turnover from the Shah’s kingdom in the late 1970’s. But mostly, about the relationship between Ellie and Homa, and the choices they made as they entered young womanhood. A rare story of characters finding happiness and purpose, through many bumps in the road. It’s a ‘10’ for me!
A coming of age story about two childhood best friends from different backgrounds in 1950s Iran. Each forging their own futures due to unimaginable circumstances. One unable to stop fighting for the country she wants as a women's rights activist throughout her life. An amazing story of friendship, forgiveness, fortitude and bravery. May we all be lionesses in our own way.
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