“Go as far as you can see, and when you get there, you’ll see farther.”
Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald
Published by Bantan Books
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 309
Synopsis
On her 27th brithday, Tamila’s parents give her an one-way ticket to the United States. She moves in with her sister. Her main goal is to find a husband within 3 months before her visa expires.
Review
The author of this book is married to an Iranian-American, but the tone the book is written reveals a lack of tolerance for the Iranian culture. It felt condescending in its comparison of Iran and United States.
Books about culture are my favorite. It allows me the chance to see into another way of living. This book is an easy read and sometimes its fun. The ending was like I was watching a Korean dramas because they were trying to wrap up the story nicely.
The Best
- I like the lead’s innocence and how she’s exposed to things that she’s never seen or done. I like the way she reacts to those situations.
The Worst
- The author lack of research and tolerance of Iran.
- I know it’s fiction, but I hate how the story isn’t very believable. I’m referring particularly to the end.
After Thoughts
Read at your own risk. It’s a fun and short book, but don’t expect to learn too much about Iran. But don’t worry, I will write about it. My main purpose of writing this review is so I can write about Iran.
Quotes
“I used to feel sorry for myself because I had no shoes, until I met a man who was dead.”
“Marriage is the only war where enemies sleep together”
“When the cat and mouse agree, the grocer is ruined.”
“But what is brought by the wind will be carried away by the wind.
Book to Life Connection
Whenever I read books, I like to write separate blog post about things I learn or things I would like to try. The following is a list of things I found in this book that I plan to write more about:
Persian Proverbs
DIY Home Spa
Iranian Snacks
Mango Kiwi Tea
Food to Try
A Virtual Trip to Iran
Travel Locations
Thank you for reading!
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