A review by mo0ma
The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

What a beautiful book! The descriptions of Tehran were stunning, especially all of the food, which was an effectively used motif throughout the novel. I do feel that the author could have made more of these descriptions in order to immerse the reader into the historical drama of the novel as well as its setting, but it was nonetheless a good experience. 
The plot itself was complex and captivating, as were the characters, who I really felt a deep care and sorrow for throughout their joys as well as their tragedies.