Rooftops of Tehran

For my second book of the semester I decided to read Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji. Basically the story takes place Tehran, Iran. Where Pasha and Ahmed try to live out normal teenage years during 1973. In this book the major theme I noticed was a forbidden romance between friends. I noticed a lot of other themes too, such as friendship, and war. I noticed a theme for knowledge. This book tries to send the message of when in rough times having your friends, and love will help be a comfort and a burden.

           

The story is about Pasha and his bestfriend Ahmed who have fallen in love with the next door neighbors. Ahmed gets Faheemed and Pasha patiently waits and decides whether or not to proclaim his love to the doctors girl Zari. During 1973 Iran was under control by a cruel dictator, his rules were reinforced by the SAVAK. The doctor is Zari's fiance and Pashas friend. He secretly meets with other people to discuss how to take down the dictator. Well the doctor gets caught taken away and then killed. This leaves the opportunity of Zari open to Pasha. But the conflict of  it, is that the doctor was a close friend and he wouldnt want any discomfort for the doctor even if he was dead. Pasha and Ahmed spend a lot of time on the rooftops thinking about what life is. All of them over the summer end up being awesome friends and lovers.

             

I would defiantly suggest this book. I do believe that you would only enjoy the book entirely if you are a big comedy romance fan. And enjoy learnig about he history of another county. Now if your like me and do! Well then get your butt to the store and go read this book because the story is just absolutly beautiful and I wish all to know a story so passionate and inspiring. I really hope you make the right decision I promise you will not regret it! :)

Book Review by Amber M.