At six months Nahid Rachlin was given to her mother's childless sister. Nine years later her father decided to reclaim his child. What follows is Nahids attempts to fit into her family, fit into her culture, and deal with the cultural/political/religious revolution of Iran. As a child Nahid decides that she wants to come to America and be a writer. Her sister Pari dreams of be an actress. Their parents want them to marry and have children. I'll let you read the book and find out what happens.On the Four Star Scale
Sap Factor (**) - There is a lot of suffering in this family
Naughty Bits (**) - Nahid imagines an interaction happening between her mother and another man. She also dates. As far as Iranian girls go Nahid is a bit naughty.
Readability (***) - 304 pages. Quick nice read that can be done in a day.
Final notes (***) - Persian Girls is an interesting look at an Iranian girl during an interesting time in their history.
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