Even though this is not an autobiography, the author's life resembles that of his main character, e.g. he wanted to study literature but studied physics.
The book is a good teacher. The novel contains a lot of information about Iran, immigrants, the political situation, there are symbols, grandmothers, place of women, warning against fundamentalists, fanaticism.
It is hard to imagine living in the midst of the revolution, therefore this gives you a very good account. They had an ordinary society before, then everything went wrong.
Considering the recent political events, this book is as actual as ever.
We discussed this in our international book club in September 2010.
Read my original review here.
I love when a book gives you insight into another country...and Iran is a very fascinating country and culture to read about.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Lark. And I believe it is important to know about all other countries but especially those where there is trouble.
DeleteSounds interesting. I love both the covers.
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Lisbeth. I read the Dutch one but I totally fell in love with the English cover.
DeleteSounds like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is. A great author who has a lot to tell.
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