The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

The Lion Women of Tehran

Marjan Kamali

336 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

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 In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

inspiring 84%
emotional 76%
sad 61%
hopeful 53%
challenging 46%
informative 46%
reflective 46%
tense 30%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

4.63

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