![]() ![]() ![]() This is a gripping account of a nation's violent lurch from one kind of tyranny to another, and also a delicately insightful portrait of how ordinary people react when their worlds suddenly collapse. “Repression and revolution provide the background for a deeply felt love story that gives outsiders a rare look inside modern Iran. "Refreshingly filled with love rather than sex, this coming-of-age novel examines the human cost of political repression." "Seraji’s wonderful coming-of-age story is at times funny and sweet as well as thought-provoking and heart-wrenching." ![]() Seraji captures the thoughts and emotions of a young boy and creates a moving portrait of the history and customs of the Persians and life in Iran." In clear, vivid details, Mahbod Seraji opens the door to the fascinating world of Iran and provides a revealing glimpse into the life and customs of a country on the verge of a revolution. ROOFTOPS OF TEHRAN is a richly rendered first novel about courage, sacrifice, and the bonds of friendship and love. ![]()
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