A review by wishesandpages
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

emotional informative inspiring 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

5.0

This was such an incredible historical fiction, a coming of age story spanning decades, from 1950s Tehran to New York in the 1980s. I loved it even more than the author's previous book, as this one focused on Ellie and Homa's friendship, whereas The Stationery Shop's focus was more on a romance. I couldn't stop thinking about the characters for the days I was reading it, and closing the book made my heart aches so much. Couldn't recommend it enough!
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