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4.5
challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Part mystery, part political commentary, Zahra's Paradise covers the aftermath of the Irani elections of 2009. When Mehdi Alvani goes missing after a student protest, it is up to his mother and his brother to find out what happened. They follow the trail of breadcrumbs through corrupt political offices, aristocratic homes, and even a secret underground print house. The level of detail and suspense in this comic were wonderful and kept the reader engaged. I teared up at the horrific ending, especially as a mother myself.