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Crystal Lynn echols
5.0 out of 5 stars Raw, Real, and Beautifully Written
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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Ziba is a powerful and emotional read set during the Iranian Revolution. It tells the story of Ziba, a woman stuck in a loveless royal marriage, and her daughter Nasreen, a bold poet fighting against the system. Their relationship is tense and complicated, and the book does a great job showing how personal and political struggles overlap.

The writing is poetic and sometimes jumps around in time, which can be a little confusing, but it fits the story's mood. Some of the male characters felt a bit flat, but the female voices were strong and compelling.

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If you like historical fiction with heart and depth, Ziba is worth reading
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J. Zane
5.0 out of 5 stars Super interesting book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025
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Definitely worth a read! Very interesting story and brings alive this important historical time. I very strongly recommend this book!
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ZIBA: A Novel Set During the Islamic Revolution in Iran by Afarin Majidi

About Afarin Majidi:
Afarin Majidi earned her BA from Barnard College and an MFA from New School University. She is the niece of Abdol-Madgid Madgidi, a prominent cabinet member during the Shah of Iran's reign. Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror begins with her family's narrow escape from execution during the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. Her debut novel, Ziba, is also set during the Islamic Revolution.