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La Librairie de Téhéran by Marjan Kamali

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jaceebenefield's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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francestea's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was a very emotional and moving book ranging from the absolute bliss of young love to the devastation of life lost. The audiobook narrator was excellent. I specifically appreciated hearing her correct pronunciations of the delicious meals they ate.

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agiali's review against another edition

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5.0

*:･ﾟ190/ 108

I want to sue Marjan Kamali solely for the cause of my emotional distress.

I did not expect to love this as much as I do. I originally heard of this book years ago but figured it wouldn't be for me as it has a very historical setting. I am so upset at my 16-year-old self for not reading this sooner as I am so incredibly unwell but also so thankful that I got to read this work of art. Not only did this book tick me off but it made me fall in love, want to fight people, and then, as we know, I ✨ cried ✨ <i>The Stationery Shop</i> also shocked me many times with the twists I did not see coming.

This is such a beautiful book, but please check the content warnings because it is FULL of them. This reminded me mildly of the book <i>Alone With You in the Ether</i> by Olivie Blake, but only because it really asked a lot of questions that would ultimately hurt my heart to answer.

I love Bahman and I will not shut up about him and Roya :')

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cozylifewithabby's review against another edition

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emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.5

I understand the appeal of this book for others, but it was not for me. It had all of my least favorite tropes and minimal character development. Definitely check trigger warnings as it is full of trauma (not the ones you would assume from the back of the book)

This book is The Notebook only partly in Iran

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jordanrisa's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Couldn’t put it down — finished it in three days. I cried, I smiled, I am now done with it and feel sad and happy at the same time. A beautiful love story between two teenagers in Iran who fall in love in a bookshop with history woven in, most notably the US’ involvement with overthrowing Iran’s democratically elected government. The book gave me the same feeling as the books I read when I was a lovesick teenager reading Nicholas Sparks, except this book is so much better, including culture and history. Can’t wait to see this adaptation on my tv.

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hanzelreads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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emma_thornton's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Hmm… I do always enjoy learning and reading about a new culture. But my thoughts and feelings on the characters & story & ending feel complex. Overall - I read it in two days so I guess that means I enjoyed the book as a whole. Idk. I need to discuss with book club.

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