by Azar Nafisi
First published 2019
In a world rocked by upheaval, a woman named Shirin retreats into a parallel reality she discovers within the pages of a mysterious book. As her life outside crumbles, Shirin immerses herself in this other world, finding solace in its enchanting landscapes and characters. But the lines between fantasy and reality blur, and Shirin must confront the reasons she fled her own life. A poignant exploration of escape, identity, and the power of storytelling to shape our reality.
Genres: literary-fiction, fantasy, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, parallel-reality
Period: 21st-century
376 pages · Hardcover · Yale University Press