Rooftops of Tehran Audiobook

" I really enjoyed reading this book. I wish I could have gotten the perspective on the events and way of life from the females characters as well though. "

" Great discussion book for book club "

" I lived in Iran for four years and and this story made me feel I was back there. Beautifully told, it captures your heart and won't let go long after you have placed the book back in the bookshelf. You're in for a treat. I worry, however, that the sequel could never live up to this one!! "

" A somewhat interesting look at life in Tehran in the mid-1970s, but less intriguing than I'd hoped. The book nicely represents loyalty in friendship and in love. "

" Best book I've read in years. Has everything, laughs, cries, joy, pain. He knows how to tell a story and how to develop his characters. I lived in Iran for three years and this book is spot on on its description of culture, people, language. READ IT. Great for book clubs and university classes. "

" I can't wait to discuss this one with my bookclub. Review to follow!!! "

" A beautiful story of friendship and love. I could not put this book down! "

" Terrific book! Lots of humor at the beginning, and more dark towards the middle/end. This books deserves a sequel and can't wait for the author to accommodate!! "

" An important work that sheds light on the culture and political life in Iran. Also, an incredibly well written love story. "

" This book gives a good look into the effects of international politics on the individual. "

" Great book. I cried most of the way through it, which was a little awkward as I was on a plane. "

" I guess I love these novels that are based on history of different area of the world! I had a hard time putting it down...did not want it to end! "

" Very good book. Sad, funny, encouraging... "

" Amazing book - so much bette than the Kite Runner! "

" a nice book, enjoyed reading it. A good reminder of how things were. So we won't remember the good things only. Also helps understand why people were so attracted to communism and its sophisticated rhetorics. "

" This is the best book ever written about Iran! Captures Iran's culture in a way no other book ever has! Bravo! BTW, I lived in Iran for twenty-five years and have read anything ever written about Iran. "

" Does a great job asking the question-what would you do for a cause? Beyond that is gets too long and draggy. "

" one of my favorite books. it was simply beautiful! "

" As my dad said "you can tell it's his first novel," but it's a great YA read. "

" I found this in a bookstore in Hood River -- it was a staff recommendation. Otherwise, I'd never heard of it before! Really engrossing depiction of life in Iran in the 1970s, the good, the bad and the ugly. "

" I thought this book was really good until I got to the end. I didn't like the way it ended. But I'm afraid it might be because of my Western reading preferences. "

" A beautiful story of friendship and love. I could not put this book down! "

" So far this book has pulled me right in! "

" Truly one of the most awe-inspiring novels I've read. The language is simple but the emotions are powerful. This book definitely deserves as much recognition as The Kite Runner. I look forward to reading more from this author. "

" Excellent. Gives an insight on living in Iran. Love the characters. "

" Loved the book... Hated the ending. "

" Reminded me a bit of The Kite Runner combined by a powerful love story. I loved the characters, their passion and their sense of humor. A great read. I'd definitely recommend it. Already looking forward to a sequel (should one ever be written). "

" Very good first book... excellent first novel "

" Coming of age/first love set against backdrop of pre-revolutionary Iran. Interesting story and fascinating insights into Persian culture and mind. "

" A beautiful story about a boy in Iran, before the 1979 Revolution. "

" lg print ed. pg. 455 4.5 hrs "