"The Iranian-French author’s debut juxtaposes Iran’s rural roots with its explosive urban history in the story of one humble family that travels across the divide."
"The Iranian-French author’s debut juxtaposes Iran’s rural roots with its explosive urban history in the story of one humble family that travels across the divide...As the old government falls and a new Shah rises, Bahram becomes enmeshed with nationalist politics (and philandering) while his simple parents cling to a beautifully described life they thought would never change."
Read the full review in Vulture.