The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick

Loved the book

Must read

A beautiful read. If you are interested to know what happens to women when the regime wants to repress it's people.

Loved it

One of the most beautifully written books ever. The book captures strength, sisterhood and resilience in a moving way. The characters are unforgettable and emotions are raw and genuine. It celebrates courage and womanhood in a way that’s both heartbreaking and inspiring. Highly recommend!

Great book must read

3.5/5. Really slow and detailed, it’s painful to finish the inner details. I had to force myself to finish the political details. Maybe someone who loves historical politics won’t hate it. Plus the story felt too long. I mean, it could’ve been shortened. What I absolutely loved was the ending and the array of all emotions together. Happiness, the innocence of childhood, the angst of adolescence and the pain of adulthood. So yes it’s an okayish read. Loved stationary shop more than this one

This book is the 2nd book that I'm reading from the same author.It's worth buying this book. Every chapter in this book is interesting. And the end of each chapter generates certain curiosity to know what's gonna happen next. So, if someone wants to buy this book please don't think whether to buy or not. Just order it.

Muy descriptiva, y con un mensaje enorme; el desarrollo de sus personajes y como se entrelazan las historias de cada uno,

Amazing story of friendship!

The Lion Women of Tehran is a novel, but very firmly rooted in the truth. As a Brit of a certain age, (60 ish), Iran is the name of a place that filled the news reports of the 70s and 80s but has since been overtaken in the media narrative. This book has made me realise that the realities of life there continue to fuel more generations of women to fight against oppression and prejudice and that despite it now being 2026, not all of us are equal. Beautifully written and engaging from the outset, this deeply moving story captures a country in upheaval, torn between old traditions and new ideas. Very much worth a read.

Das Buch liest sich gut und die Geschichte gibt uns Einblick in das Leben von Frauen im Iran. Die Freundschaft zwischen Ellie und Homa ist Hauptbestandteil der Geschichte.

LOVED this book.