A beautiful story so subtle and wonderfully written. From the food to the landscapes to the cultural identity struggles. Iran came alive before my eyes.
Darius is an endearing character. He is a half-Persian teenage boy trying to figure out who he is. His struggles are relatable. On the family trip to Iran, he gains a little more insight into himself with the help of his new friend, Sohrab. It's wonderful to see Darius grow and become his true self.
My one little complaint would be Darius' dialogue. A lot of "um". A lot. At least 85% of his sentences begin with "um". I get what the author was trying to express, but it just became so repetitive. Other than that, the writing is amazing. It's rich in detail and really does bring the characters and setting to life.
Anyway, this is an incredibly lovely story! I can't wait to read the second book in this series.
Darius is an endearing character. He is a half-Persian teenage boy trying to figure out who he is. His struggles are relatable. On the family trip to Iran, he gains a little more insight into himself with the help of his new friend, Sohrab. It's wonderful to see Darius grow and become his true self.
My one little complaint would be Darius' dialogue. A lot of "um". A lot. At least 85% of his sentences begin with "um". I get what the author was trying to express, but it just became so repetitive. Other than that, the writing is amazing. It's rich in detail and really does bring the characters and setting to life.
Anyway, this is an incredibly lovely story! I can't wait to read the second book in this series.