The Immortals of Tehran by Ali Araghi

The Immortals of Tehran

Ali Araghi with Peter Ganim

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Description

As a child living in his family's apple orchard, Ahmad Torkash-Vand treasures his great-great-great-great grandfather's every mesmerizing word. On the day of his father's death, Ahmad listens closely as the seemingly immortal elder tells him the t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
mysterious 55%
challenging 44%
reflective 44%
tense 44%
dark 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 11%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.58

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