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The Book of Fate

by Parinoush Saniee, Sara Khalili
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The Book of Fate
The Book of Fate

Iranian girl's journey amidst love and revolution.

This book promises an immersive dive into the depths of Iranian culture and history, through the intimate lens of Massoumeh's life. It's a read that will captivate you with a personal story set against the backdrop of significant political upheaval. If you find yourself drawn to narratives that blend the personal with the political, and offer insight into the lives of women in societies far different from your own, "The Book of Fate" could be a profoundly moving choice for your next read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Book of Fate

by Parinoush Saniee, Sara Khalili
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ISBN: 9780349138770
Authors: Parinoush Saniee, Sara Khalili
Publisher: Abacus / Little, Brown
Date of Publication: 2014-07-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Romance, Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Literature, Feminism, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 13226 readers)

Description

A teenager in pre-revolutionary Tehran, Massoumeh is an ordinary girl, passionate about learning. On her way to school she meets a local man and falls in love — but when her family discover his letters they accuse her of bringing them into dishonour. She is badly beaten by her brother, and her parents hastily arrange a marriage to a man she's never met. Facing a life without love, and the prospect of no education, Massoumeh is distraught — but a female neighbour urges her to comply: "We each have a destiny, and you can't fight yours." The years that follow Massoumeh's wedding prove transformative for Iran. Hamid, Massoumeh's husband, is a political dissident and a threat to the Shah's oppressive regime, and when the secret service arrive to arrest him, it is the start of a terrifying period for Massoumeh. Her fate, so long dictated by family loyalty and tradition, is now tied to the changing fortunes of her country. Spanning five turbulent decades of Iranian history, from before the 1979 revolution, through the Islamic Republic and up to the present, The Book of Fate is a powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope — and a rare insider's view of Iranian society.
 

Iranian girl's journey amidst love and revolution.

This book promises an immersive dive into the depths of Iranian culture and history, through the intimate lens of Massoumeh's life. It's a read that will captivate you with a personal story set against the backdrop of significant political upheaval. If you find yourself drawn to narratives that blend the personal with the political, and offer insight into the lives of women in societies far different from your own, "The Book of Fate" could be a profoundly moving choice for your next read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.