The Lion Women of Tehran

The Lion Women of Tehran is a story of friendship,love, betrayal, politics and a constant longing for freedom. Freedom that the novel seeks is not just of a nation by its women. It shouts for liberty, equality and opportunities that women in every land deserves. Ellie and Homa forged a bond of friendship that has its own challenges. It undergoes the testing of time only to emerge stronger than ever. Homa is the spirit that Ellie seeks throughout her life. She is the passion, commitment and courage that every woman will welcome in her life. Her vigour is infectious. Power hates question and absolute power lothes it. It poses a challenge to those who enjoy the formidable status. Homa thus is a challenge to them. They try to crush her spirit, her purpose of life. She is imprisoned, raped and tortured. The brief fear of survival gives way to her insurmountable commitment for equality and respect for women rights. It's not just a novel but a cry for the respect and security that a woman deserves. Ellie is her safe haven, her home, her love they dream of becoming Lion women of Tehran. Their friendship makes the reader long for similar bonding. Their strength is their bonding which stands rock solid when faced with authorities. It is their protection against the evil eye. Their lifetime is a tale of commitment for each other and for all women who desire and deserve freedom.

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I recommend it to anybody interested in a beautifully told story set in Tehran that unfolds with the country’s political situation and runs from 1953 to date. Despite the lengthy timeline, it isn’t a hard read. The political story is told in a simple, comprehensible manner that keeps you invested in it even if you’re not interested in the politics of other countries.The author’s sensitivity shines through this novel. The characters are fully fleshed out, and it is impossible not to feel for them. Their response to situations, thoughts and flaws are so well described that you feel like yelling at them for their stupidity, hugging them for their warmth and wishing with all your heart that they come through. The journey through life of these lion women ( shirzan, as they are called in Persian) from 1953 to 2022 is filled with twists and turns and it’s ensconced in the political turmoil in Iran.What I loved about the book?Everything- the story telling, language, the sprinkling of Persian words throughout the book, the description of Iranian cuisine, and how American culture looks like in the eyes of an Iranian fresh off-the-boat. The book is sure to make you giggle when you least expect it, and feel despondent as the journey to the end of the tunnel seems long.Who should read the book? I totally recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a good book- one which talks about a country that is on and off in the news for the wrong reasons- a country whose culture gave the world, Human Rights ( ironically), Postal service, refrigeration, air conditioning, Persian carpets, Algebra and a lot more. The twists and turns in the story makes the readers experience a plethora of emotions. Read the book if you enjoy a story told compellingly that you wish it didn’t end.

Having read the Stationery Shop of Teheran, I could not resist picking up the Lion Women of Teheran. The story weaves beautifully about the two protagonists, their friendship despite their different background, and the true value of loyalty. Beautifully written, you can see yourself standing next to Ellie and Homa as they bring you into their world, their strife, their problems and the horror they suffer and how they emerge even stronger - Lion Women indeed! Marjan Kamali’s narrative of Iran, Iranian women and their courage and fight for freedom will resonate with all women across the world who are seeking the equality of rights and freedom from patriarchy.

People often underestimate the importance of a good friend and a strong friendship in life. A good, well-meaning friend can make a massive impact on a person’s life. This is one of the central theme in Marjan Kamali’s The Lion Women of Tehran. The best-selling author of the Stationery Shop of Tehran weaves a tale that is poignant and heart-wrenching and yet, it is hopeful in the best possible way. Homa and Ellie, the protagonists of the book, are poles apart. But as the cliché goes, opposites attract and they end up coming the best of friends. Their worlds are vastly different, and this becomes evident as the girls grow up. Despite the many roadblocks and hurdles, their friendship persists. But amidst all of this, their starkly opposite views on their country’s politics creates differences that drive them apart. Set in the backdrop of the Iranian revolution, it is hard not to feel the frustration and anger as the author’s homeland delves into chaos after a regime change. The lives of the girls turn upside down as one is on the forefront of resistance and the other, not so much. A horrific event results in an almost clean break between these friends. But beyond the powerful political commentary and the pain lies the remanent of their beautiful friendship. Unbeknownst to both, this friendship will transcend time, countries, continents and a generation. The story is woven together beautifully with both painful and happy moments. The description of two vastly different lives forces the reader to compare and contrast the two. People grow apart, and that is an inevitable fact of life. But once you grow apart, does a friendship always have to end? The prose, the setting, the language, everything is a treat for the reader. The tale is of men who support women, of women who hold strong onto their friendship despite all odds and of women who break bonds to try and fly.

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