The Rug Merchant Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This was a tremendously quick read. The story is not complex but the author achieves the goal of telling a love story that doesn't have a chance. The character development really brought the story to life. I had to keep reminding myself that they were not sitting next to me on the train. "

" This book was OK I enjoyed the author making me think about the mixing of two cultures and then adding youth and age to a romantic interlude. The story line was believable and written in a way that you could plug any two diffrent characters and likely end up with the same results as those of the book.. "

" Icky. Don't read. "

" I was disappointed in the ending of this book - the tale is rich in character, and I really enjoyed the descriptions of the rugs, being the textile head I am, and there was no way not to appreciate Usman, in his awkward life, but the end was just so . . . tidy. I can't even really suggest another path that might have been more satisfying to me. Perhaps that is the difficulty in a character driven story - life goes on, even after the final sentence. That truth makes it hard to have a satisfying conclusion - Usman, Stella, Mrs. Roberts - no matter where the author left them, you know they have to get up in the morning, shower and eat and go about the day. "

" I really liked this book. It is the story of the unexpected romance between an immigrant rug merchant and a privileged college student. I am struggling to learn what we as Americans can do to better integrate immigrants into our country; this novel dealt with that question. "

" beautifully written, strong characters, rich in details & plot but gosh... i wish i could love the ending >.< "

" Blah. I don't understand the hype that this book created. "

" Lyrical and insightful. A good read. "

" I totally loved it! "

" I really enjoyed this "Slice of Life." The characters pulled me in and the story brought me back to a time in my youth. A nice read. "

" Engaging/easy read, and refreshing perspective on American Culture (as well as Iranian culture) from point of view of non-militant Muslim. "

" really easy read and a little sloppy in its romance but the idea was nice. "

" It is one of the most realistic romantic novels I've read in a very long time. It made me cry and made me look at romance through the eyes of a guy. "

" What would a woman named Meg Mullins know about the experiences and innermost thoughts of a middle-aged male Iranian immigrant? Nothing, it turns out. This book is trite and written by someone who hasn't lived long enough to spout the truisms that fill the pages. Embarrassing. "

" a nice story of love between two unlikely people "

" I picked this up on vacation from a review that the book store owner in Duck, North Carolina had written on an index card. Really good. "

" Very moving and the language was gorgeous! "

" USHMAN is a lonely Iranian... The story evolves nicely. A great read for all you lonely peeps. "

" I loved this book, lived this book. "

" Explores an unlikely romance. "

" I thought the book was ok, but I just didn't buy the relationship. And the way the author wrote the character of Ushman was so distanced that it was difficult for me to understand why these women were attracted to him... "

" Quirky, but a good read. Insight into Iranian lifestyle. "

" This audio book is well-written and has a touching story with both sadness and hope. Not a "page-turner" but well-worth reading about two-people, each learning to live in entirely different worlds (cultures and life-changing events). "

" The last 5 or 10 pages could have been left out all together, but I saw bits and pieces of all my past relationships. It was a really quick read too. I started and finished it between O'hare and PDX. "

" Lyrical and insightful. A good read. "

" Very much enjoyed the story and the lyrical writing. Excellent. "

" I thought the book was ok, but I just didn't buy the relationship. And the way the author wrote the character of Ushman was so distanced that it was difficult for me to understand why these women were attracted to him... "

" I liked this book, till I got to the ending. Still a good story. I just thought Ushman would end up happy with the young girl. Maybe that is the romantic in me. "

" This is a book about finding connections, and sharing pain and joy. The tone is gentle and melancholy. I enjoyed the writing very much. "

" This elegant little book is a real gem. It sparkles, it dazzles, and it satisfies. "

" The last 5 or 10 pages could have been left out all together, but I saw bits and pieces of all my past relationships. It was a really quick read too. I started and finished it between O'hare and PDX. "

" I liked learning more about Iranian culture, and the conflict of an Iranian man building a life in the US, but overall not one of my favorites. "

" a lil bit boring for me "