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This New York Times Notable Book-a "story that needs to be told" (Library Journal, starred review)-is the critically lauded, best-selling debut from Iranian-born author Dalia Sofer. Wrongly accused of spying after the Iranian Revolution, Isaac Amin is tossed into prison, forcing his wife to desperately search for him. "A remarkable debut . richly evocative, powerfully affecting . as beautiful and delicate as a book about suffering can be."-New York Times Book Review
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"Powerful, stark, unnerving. It's very in the moment. In fact, I think most if not all is present tense, which often bugs me, but works with this. It heightens the urgency and fleetingness of it... and then ends somewhat abruptly with you having no idea what will happen next to these people."
— Csillitoe (4 out of 5 stars)
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" NOt sure how I want to rate this one. The writing was good, and the characters were all OK, but it didn't really resonate with me all that much. Basically it tells the story of a Jewish Iranian family after the fall of the Shah, and their struggles to free themselves from the new regime. I'm not sure why I didn't like it more. I'd rate it at 3 1/2 stars, but not strong enough to make it 4*. "
— Garlan, 2/20/2014 -
" Almost done with this book, and can't wait to see what this author writes next. It is definitely one of those books that sticks with you long after you put it down.... "
— Beth, 2/12/2014 -
" A family's life in post-revolution Iran -- a harrowing but brilliantly written story. "
— Len, 2/10/2014 -
" It took over a year to finally read this book. Interesting but sooooo slow, so very very slow. "
— Aims, 2/2/2014 -
" So far, so good. Opening my eyes about the Iranian revolution in the late 70's, early 80's. "
— Erica, 1/28/2014 -
" Highly Recommend - This a 'Mari Book'. I love to learn about culture, historical events and how average people deal with a situation. I loved this story. I could see it made into a movie - I would see it! "
— Mari, 12/16/2013 -
" Its a lovely book, but scary. I enjoyed the details and the verses, but the gloominess of the events turned it into an unattractive book quite sometimes. I hope Egypt doesn't face Persia's misfortune. "
— Nesreen, 10/18/2013 -
" Beautiful imagery, poetically written and evocative, this book drew me in and held my attention. The end was however abrupt "
— Meeta, 9/18/2013 -
" Probably the best book I've read in a while. Definitely pick it up! "
— Erin, 5/31/2013 -
" This was a very quick read. It was a good story and one that was easy to believe. It made one wonder what the people who had no money did after the shah was removed from his thrown. "
— Marialyce, 4/27/2013 -
" A little too close to home :-( "
— Edna, 3/26/2013 -
" After the Shah is deposed during the Iranian Revolution Isaac Amin, a jeweler and gems dealer, is arrested. This is his story and that of his family. Beautiful writing and esy to read. "
— Liz, 3/25/2013 -
" Slow starting and I really thought I wouldn't like it. I persisted, and enjoyed reading info on the revolution that I wasn't totally aware of. The author did a good job of making a good story out of some truthful history. It is layered with love, tragedy, pain, and joy. "
— Judi, 1/31/2013 -
" interesting book and informative as to the time just after the Shah of Iran was no longer in power "
— Suni, 12/25/2012 -
" Tender tale of a family and their live after the Shah of Iran is removed. Touching, insigtful and enjoyable. "
— Serena, 12/14/2012 -
" Written 25 years after Dalia Sofer fled Iran, it gives great insight into the revolution and the affect upon this powerful Jewish family. This part of the world intrigues me-- "
— Trudy, 6/30/2012 -
" Follows one family from Iran in 1982 after the man of the family is arrested and tortured in order to obtain a confession from him for a crime he did not commit. "
— Hilary, 4/23/2012 -
" Good read and very interesting account of a family's fate during the revolution in Iran. I sometime found the language a little distractingly dramatic/ flowery but overall worth reading - certainly an interesting subject matter "
— Isa, 4/2/2012 -
" I can't believe I liked this book as much as I did. I finished it in 2 days, and the story was captivating to the end. An interesting picture of Tehran after the fall of the Shah in the early '80s. "
— Mary, 11/30/2011 -
" This book dealt with some world issues that I'm not familiar with nor interested in so it was hard to get through, but I'm happy to have read it. "
— Brittany, 11/14/2011 -
" Finally finished this novel (my studies took me away from it) and what a wonderful debut from an equally astonishing author. "
— Krysta, 6/15/2011 -
" The Septembers of Shiraz is a beautifully written novel about strength and love. I am so happy that I read it. "
— Alison, 5/29/2011 -
" Reminded me a lot of The Kite Runner "
— Cglasgow, 5/9/2011 -
" I thought this book was beautifully written. I love the stories of war in the Middle East, and the struggles of the people under the rule there, and this one did not dissappoint. It's not one I would read time and time again, but it is worth a read! "
— Adrienne, 4/13/2011 -
" Gives you an insight of what is occurring in Iran and how one family coped. "
— Janice, 4/11/2011 -
" I loved Dalia Sofer's writing. I couldn't put this book down. "
— Christy, 4/7/2011 -
" Slow starting and I really thought I wouldn't like it. I persisted, and enjoyed reading info on the revolution that I wasn't totally aware of. The author did a good job of making a good story out of some truthful history. It is layered with love, tragedy, pain, and joy. "
— Judi, 4/4/2011 -
" couldnt put this down until I finished it..what a magical read! "
— Awais, 3/23/2011
About Firdous Bamji
Firdous Bamji has appeared in numerous plays in New York and across the country and played the title role in William Shakespeare’s Othello. He has played leading parts in world and American premiere productions of plays by noted playwrights, including Tom Stoppard, Tony Kushner, Eric Bogosian, and Rebecca Gilman. He has also had guest starring parts on Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, and he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award as Best Supporting Actor for his work in the film The War Within.