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Rooftops of Tehran

Written by: Mahbod Seraji
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
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With Rooftops of Tehran, Mahbod Seraji delivers a debut novel that has won immediate acclaim for its affecting portrait of life in Iran's capital city.

A 17-year-old boy finds his rooftop the perfect escape for taking in the night sky, smoking cigarettes and catching occasional glimpses of his beautiful neighbor. But when his lofty perch allows him to witness the brutality of the regime under which he lives, everything changes for the boy and those close to him.
©2009 Mahbod Seraji (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC
Historical Fiction Coming of Age Literary Fiction
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What the critics say

"Told in Pasha's unique voice and partially in flashback, Seraji's wonderful coming-of-age story is at times funny and sweet as well as thought-provoking and heart-wrenching." ( Booklist)

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Fantastic

I loved this book. I chose to read this book in light of recent news and politics, hoping it would give me more insight into Iran and the Iranian people. It did not disappoint. The hopes and dreams of Iran's youth, set against the context of the country's norms and traditions, provided a rich picture. The characters were very real to me. The tiny details of the neighbourhood, the cooling hose in the heat, the imaginings under the stars, took me right there. Richly written. Great narration. 5 stars.

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Overall a good read.

A bit long winded at times but I did enjoy the story and insights into life in Iran during that time period. Found the ending slightly schmaltzy and perhaps out of character with the rest of the story. Narrator was good.

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