Plot Summary

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran

Shida Bazyar, Transl. Ruth Martin

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025

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Shida Bazyar, Transl. Ruth Martin

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tehran • 1970s

First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran by Shida Bazyar, translated by Ruth Martin, explores the intertwined lives of an Iranian family across generations. The narrative captures their experiences of displacement, identity, and political upheaval in both Iran and Germany, reflecting on themes of memory and cultural shifts.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Emotional

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The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran by Shida Bazyar, translated by Ruth Martin, offers a poignant exploration of family dynamics and political upheaval. Praised for its evocative narrative and rich character development, it lacks rapid pacing. The translation captures the emotional depth, though some readers may find the structure slightly disjointed. Overall, it's a compelling read.

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Who Should Read The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran?

A reader who enjoys The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi will likely appreciate The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran. This book appeals to those interested in Iranian history, familial sagas, and the immigrant experience, blending personal narrative with political backdrop.

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tehran • 1970s

First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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