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'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve 'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters 'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love โ this novel has everything' Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, Yes From the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her motherโs endless grievances, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind, passionate girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homaโs warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions for becoming 'lion women.' But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girlsโ high school in Iran, Ellieโs memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellieโs privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. Review: Just amazing!!! - 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. Review: An unforgettable story about friendship amid political turmoil - A fantastic, immersive read. Marjan Kamali crafts her characters with such care that youโre drawn into their world immediately. Woven through the turbulent backdrop of the Iran-Iraq war and the Islamic Revolution, itโs a story of friendship, strength, resilience, and forgiveness. Marjan paints Tehran with such rich detail that you could see yourself walk through the bylanes of the city. Ellie and Homa are complex, relatable, and utterly human, and their friendship lingers long after the last page. Itโs the kind of story that stays with you, quietly breaking and mending your heart at once. If you read one novel about friendship tested by history, make it this one.


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S**V
Just amazing!!!
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.
A**R
An unforgettable story about friendship amid political turmoil
A fantastic, immersive read. Marjan Kamali crafts her characters with such care that youโre drawn into their world immediately. Woven through the turbulent backdrop of the Iran-Iraq war and the Islamic Revolution, itโs a story of friendship, strength, resilience, and forgiveness. Marjan paints Tehran with such rich detail that you could see yourself walk through the bylanes of the city. Ellie and Homa are complex, relatable, and utterly human, and their friendship lingers long after the last page. Itโs the kind of story that stays with you, quietly breaking and mending your heart at once. If you read one novel about friendship tested by history, make it this one.
A**A
Good one time read
This book captures the essence of imperfect friendships beautifully. We all have some friendships which fall apart while we get busy living our lives. Some fall apart due to mistakes while some fall apart with no apparent reason. The story of eternal love of a friendship is wholesome and narrates Homa's and Ellie's life perfectly. It emphasizes the fact that all of us live free today because our ancestors struggled through their lives and tried to provide better amenities for the next generation.
S**A
Content
Don't think to read this .just go for it .many plot twists is on the way .the end twist is unexpected
S**L
Good book to gift
I gave it as a gift, was appreciated.
S**J
An amazing book.
The Lion Women of Tehran is a story of friendship,love, betrayal, politics and a constant longing for freedom. Freedom that the novel seeks is not just of a nation by its women. It shouts for liberty, equality and opportunities that women in every land deserves. Ellie and Homa forged a bond of friendship that has its own challenges. It undergoes the testing of time only to emerge stronger than ever. Homa is the spirit that Ellie seeks throughout her life. She is the passion, commitment and courage that every woman will welcome in her life. Her vigour is infectious. Power hates question and absolute power lothes it. It poses a challenge to those who enjoy the formidable status. Homa thus is a challenge to them. They try to crush her spirit, her purpose of life. She is imprisoned, raped and tortured. The brief fear of survival gives way to her insurmountable commitment for equality and respect for women rights. It's not just a novel but a cry for the respect and security that a woman deserves. Ellie is her safe haven, her home, her love they dream of becoming Lion women of Tehran. Their friendship makes the reader long for similar bonding. Their strength is their bonding which stands rock solid when faced with authorities. It is their protection against the evil eye. Their lifetime is a tale of commitment for each other and for all women who desire and deserve freedom.
S**A
Quality
The quality of book is bad ,it is first copy. Seller was u read store.
C**E
A serious read
A beautiful read. If you are interested to know what happens to women when the regime wants to repress it's people.
L**A
An excellent history of Iran.
What a troubled country. So sad! And now the War with the USA! It never ends. A terrific story. Highly recommended
G**E
Read it!
I loved this book. I learned a lot about the Persian culture and Iran. The story of an unlikely friendship is riveting.
J**N
A very worthwhile read
Really interesting read, particularly given the prevalence of news and the current affairs in Iran at the moment. I gained a lot of insight and really enjoyed the author's style and the way the writing flowed with the events. A very worthwhile read.
S**.
Gran libro
Muy descriptiva, y con un mensaje enorme; el desarrollo de sus personajes y como se entrelazan las historias de cada uno,
M**N
The Lion Women are amazing
Excellent
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