Arash, an idealistic young man driven by nostalgia and romantic notions of a country he left as a child, returns to Iran to start a new life and do his share to help rebuild the country. As he explores the streets of Tehran, he finds a society plagued by contradictions and confronts a disgruntled and cynical populace for whom the promises of the Revolution never materialized. With dwindling resources, he finds himself paralyzed in the face of a system he cannot change. A seemingly benign gesture of defiance draws the attention of the authorities and leads to his imprisonment in the notorious Evin prison. In this moving and often disturbing novel, Noori paints a dark and foreboding picture of the harsh realities of life in the Islamic Republic.
About the Author
Naveed Noori is the nom de plume of this unusual and intriguing new writer.
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The Critics Praise:
"...a first novel that’s an eloquent indictment of authoritarian regimes...a moving lament for what could have been--and a grim reminder of the penalties for dissent."
Kirkus Reviews
"...the muted ironies of Noori's tale are conveyed with delicacy and provide a sophisticated perspective on the plight of the Iranian people."
Publisher's Weekly
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