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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
I loved everything about this book! I loved Darius! I loved his whole family, even his (sometimes) asshole dad. I adored Sohrab! I wanted to try every item of food described (even though I read this while having a nasty stomach bug...that's how good the food sounded!) I love that I learned a lot about a country and culture I knew very little about! I LOVE how it dealt with depression and grief. Honestly, I just love this book! Highly recommend!
A really sweet and moving story. Easy to read and some wonderful depictions of Iranian culture (I want to investigate some of the foods!). We follow the main character through a fairly emotional journey as he connects with family he's never met and a culture that is almost alien to him. I will probably check out the sequel next year.
This book made me cry, and for someone who can't really afford tears, that is something.
I was not expecting it whatsoever as I started reading this book blind.
Just well done.
I saw there is a second one and now I gotta put it on my list for after I get through the books I have in front of me.
I was not expecting it whatsoever as I started reading this book blind.
Just well done.
I saw there is a second one and now I gotta put it on my list for after I get through the books I have in front of me.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Xenophobia
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Mostly, this book made me want to get some Persian food. I think it could've used an appendix at the back to sort it all out so we'd know where to get recipes and hunt down restaurants because there was a lot of it. Probably should've also had a disclaimer that while it is very good, Mamou's is the best, actually. But otherwise it was great!
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
Listened on Libby. Persian high schooler from Portland, travels to Iran to visit relatives and makes a new friend. Directly addresses depression and cultural differences in mental health. I thought Darius was a very relatable character. I liked the reader.
adventurous
emotional
informative
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:
Complicated
I listened to the audiobook, so I struggled a little with the names and Farsi words. Overall, I enjoyed learning about Persian culture and mental illness.