Together Tea: Book Review
Title: Together Tea
Author: Marjan Kamali
Genre: Fiction
Set in the 90s, Together Tea chronicles the story of a mother, daughter and their family who migrated to the US during the Revolution in Iran.
Darya is constantly playing the role of a matchmaker to find a suitable groom for her daughter Mina. After a futile attempt, Mina and Darya decide fo embark on a journey to Iran. This trip helps them gain an understanding of one another and also delves into the political history and changes that occur post the revolution in Iran.
The first part starts of as a light hearted witty tale that depicts a typical banter between mother daughter over Match fixing and trying to live up to expectations. The book gains depth in the latter stage where readers are given a glimpse into life during the revolution. An era where people lived in terror and sought shelter in their basements to escape the continuous bombings.
In her engaging and vivid style, the author explores the themes of family and relationships,, travel, history and food. The characters are an endearing lot, bound to draw the readers into their world. Together tea is a delightful tale about establishing a sense of belonging and finding your rightful place in the world. Evocative, warm and witty, this book will leave you with a feel good factor.
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