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cindysal's review against another edition
5.0
A gorgeously written book about love and loss, set against the backdrop of the 1953 coup d’etat in Iran. I knew little of this slice of history and the wonderfully detailed descriptions of life in Tehran put me right there. Highly recommend
mmerlot's review against another edition
5.0
4.85 ⭐️
”Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”
I love when you finish a book and you are in complete awe of what you just read. The Stationary Shop will be ingrained in my brain forever. This story was about love and loss and it was absolutely beautiful.
Brief Summary-
The Stationary Shop takes place in Iran in the 1950s, during the ousting of the prime minster. Bahman and Roya first meet at the Stationary Shop and you get to witness their beautiful love story. They are set to get married, but as we know life tends to have different plans for us. You then follow Roya and Bahman as they continue life without one another. Sixty years after their love falls apart they get to see each other again…..
”You might think the world is complicated and full of lost souls, that people who've touched your life and disappeared will never be found, but in the end all of that can change.”
My Thoughts-
When I tell you I felt all the emotions when reading this book I’m not even exaggerating. I laughed. I cried. I felt anger and sadness. This story absolutely destroyed me in the best possible way. This story consumed me with the beautiful love story, the art, culture, family and the cruelty of timing. A love story that makes you feel the butterflies of young first love & understanding of old matured love.
The writing in this book was magical. I felt like I was in Iran. I could smell the saffron. I could almost taste the tea. Truly incredible. The Authors descriptions of Irans culture is evocative and really come alive for readers. This is definitely a slow burn. The beginning of the book the pace was slow but once it picked up I didn’t want the story to end. I loved how the author added Iran’s political history in the 1950s i definitely learned a few things and I loved that added depth to this love story.
If you are looking for a book with a happy ending unfortunately this isn’t it. This is a story that plays out very real and real life doesn’t always have happy endings. I would still recommend this book as it’s truly such an amazing read.
“May you always be happy and may all your days be filled with beautiful words.”
”Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”
I love when you finish a book and you are in complete awe of what you just read. The Stationary Shop will be ingrained in my brain forever. This story was about love and loss and it was absolutely beautiful.
Brief Summary-
The Stationary Shop takes place in Iran in the 1950s, during the ousting of the prime minster. Bahman and Roya first meet at the Stationary Shop and you get to witness their beautiful love story. They are set to get married, but as we know life tends to have different plans for us. You then follow Roya and Bahman as they continue life without one another. Sixty years after their love falls apart they get to see each other again…..
”You might think the world is complicated and full of lost souls, that people who've touched your life and disappeared will never be found, but in the end all of that can change.”
My Thoughts-
When I tell you I felt all the emotions when reading this book I’m not even exaggerating. I laughed. I cried. I felt anger and sadness. This story absolutely destroyed me in the best possible way. This story consumed me with the beautiful love story, the art, culture, family and the cruelty of timing. A love story that makes you feel the butterflies of young first love & understanding of old matured love.
The writing in this book was magical. I felt like I was in Iran. I could smell the saffron. I could almost taste the tea. Truly incredible. The Authors descriptions of Irans culture is evocative and really come alive for readers. This is definitely a slow burn. The beginning of the book the pace was slow but once it picked up I didn’t want the story to end. I loved how the author added Iran’s political history in the 1950s i definitely learned a few things and I loved that added depth to this love story.
If you are looking for a book with a happy ending unfortunately this isn’t it. This is a story that plays out very real and real life doesn’t always have happy endings. I would still recommend this book as it’s truly such an amazing read.
“May you always be happy and may all your days be filled with beautiful words.”
sc_willmott's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
akrepline's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
abbby_6's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
bwunger's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.75
I really loved this book! So beautiful and heartbreaking and tragic. If you enjoy romance and historical fiction I highly recommend it.
anuja_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a beautifully written novel. The way the author was able to express herself and tell the story was commendable. The writing and characters were simple but the author was able to add a layer of complexity to them that I loved and appreciated.
This story follows Roya through her childhood in Iran, where she falls in love with a boy named Bahman. It is set in 1953 and we get a glimpse of the political turmoil within the country and the impact it has on the characters. As the timeline progresses we get to witness strong character development, wonderful family dynamics, culture, societal norms, beliefs, mental illness, and finally loss. The relationships were heartwarming, and the addition of Iranian food/cooking was a cherry on top.
I had a hard time connecting with Walter (Roya's husband) and wish we could have had a bit more insight on what he was thinking and feeling. Although the ending was predictable, I don't think it took away from the story.
This story follows Roya through her childhood in Iran, where she falls in love with a boy named Bahman. It is set in 1953 and we get a glimpse of the political turmoil within the country and the impact it has on the characters. As the timeline progresses we get to witness strong character development, wonderful family dynamics, culture, societal norms, beliefs, mental illness, and finally loss. The relationships were heartwarming, and the addition of Iranian food/cooking was a cherry on top.
I had a hard time connecting with Walter (Roya's husband) and wish we could have had a bit more insight on what he was thinking and feeling. Although the ending was predictable, I don't think it took away from the story.
thisstoryaintover's review against another edition
5.0
2022 re-read
this is a book from which I can never recover
this is a book from which I can never recover