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The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
5.0
challenging emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A fascinating look at political upheaval in Iran from the 1950s through early 80s through the lens of a woman navigating life and friendship. Amazing.  

Highly readable while having complex characters and plot. Generally excellent writing. Also, I personally really like a historical fiction book about a subject/time period I’m unfamiliar with that has me reaching for google to expand my understanding beyond the story. This hits that goal out of the park.