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The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

26 reviews

liloopie's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was such a great read!  I didn't know what to expect since I read the back of this book two months ago.  I loved how Kamali (author) took us through the history of Ellie and Homa that lasted six decades of their lives.  The history of which also discuss the real life history of Iran's fear, repression, and abuse of the women of the country.  Unfortunately, this continues today.  I loved how Homa and her unrelentless fight for the women of Iran.  Ellie's role reflects what happens when you doubt what and who your real friends are.  Her story is bit less clear cut in her intentions however by the end the focus is more sharpen and clearly defined. This book similar to Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - reflects the morphing of friendships and circuitous paths it can take before it returns home.  This is a very worthy read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and War

grotealli's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Death of parent

louiepotterbook's review

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War

sarryluv99's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Islamophobia, and War

isabelxenriquez's review

4.0

A powerful and moving story. Slow-paced at many many parts but it carefully tells a story spanning decades. Taught me about Persian history and culture. Her prose is stunning and it’s a very emotional, empowering story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and War

alexisgarcia's review

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Marjan Kamali has done it yet again. this author can create such real characters that you love and feel frustration towards at different points in the book. this author can make me cry like almost no other.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

bhanson24's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

ashleyjean6's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Very good book, but as I anticipated, a difficult read. I loved the writing and character development, the vivid descriptions of food and clothes and setting. It's incredible to read about Iran before the revolutions and to know they're still being controlled by extremists today. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Classism

brin3543's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

Marjan Kamali is an author everyone should add to their TBR list. I want to go back and read her first novel now. This is a powerful and beautifully written story about two women who grow up in Tehran, Iran during the 1950-1970s. Marjan weaves a story about friendship, family, betrayal and finding your voice in a world that doesn't always respect and value women, or offer them their freedom over their choices or their bodies.  This story broke my heart over and over for Ellie & Homa on their quest to become "Lion Women" but also lit in me a fire to raise my voice for things that I believe in ❤️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

kaylay1216's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Classism

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Torture