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"The author started off well but then got distracted, I think, by trying to "pack it all in!"
She started to develop the characters and the scenario of a changing household, society and Iran as it transitioned from a democracy to being a stooge ..."
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"I had looked forward to reading this book, however I was disappointed.
In retrospect, some may have enjoyed this more because it introduced them to Iranian words, customs, foods and political issues. Having already read and thoroughly enjoyed Pe..."
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"I struggled to connect with this book. The plot lacked depth and the characters did not attract my attention and overall the book was not written well."
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"I seem to be in the minority because I did not love this book. I thought the writing fairly simplistic. Ellie was shallow and not endearing. The dialogue was chunky at times.
A interesting subject; I do appreciate the author highlighting the rol..."
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"When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading "Go to Paris." But Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a childhood trauma, and her mother's negligent parenting style, have...
