The Lion Women of Tehran

Marjan Kamali has created a world so vivid, so filled with light and sound, so rife with emotions, so rich with the intoxicating scents and sights of Iran, that you feel like you’re living in the story.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

As I first started reading, I was pulled into the richness of this story initially through the hardships, hope and connections through food and friendships. From there the plot and characters took me so much deeper into their world and culture of 1950s Iran. I began to learn so much more about Iran’s history during a tumultuous time, along with the politics and customs of the region.

Not only was this story beautifully written, it was also filed with the savory tastes of Persian food. Whenever Kamali would write about cooking and meals at restaurants, my mouth would water. She really has a way of making the each of the delicacies jump off the page, and had me looking up Persian recipes to try in my own kitchen. Do not read this book on an empty stomach!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

1950s Iran

Friendship

Coming of Age

Culture

History

Family Dynamics

Dual POV

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?

Steady

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

Overall, this is not to be missed. It is perfect for fans of stories about families, friendships, cultural reads, delectable food, and historical fiction lovers like me who love all these other things, too. Get ready to read a powerful, emotional story set in a strong historical backdrop.

Thank you Gallery for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest opinions.