A review by meera01
Disoriental by Négar Djavadi

informative reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

 I found this book to be beautifully written, but it didn't completely captivate me. The first half, which focused on the character's life in Iran, felt repetitive after having read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. However, the second half, which delved into the character's life in Europe after migration and more into part of Iranian culture I was unfamiliar with was when it truly captured my interest. When I read historical fiction set in places I have never been to, I like learning more about those places and cultures. It is not the author's fault that I was already somewhat knowledgeable about what the MC was talking about.