The Age of Orphans by Laleh Khadivi

The Age of Orphans

Laleh Khadivi

304 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Age of Orphans by Laleh Khadivi is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, character-driven stories that explore the universal human struggles of identity, belonging, and the enduring power of love and tradition in the face of modernity and upheaval.

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The story of a Kurdish boy forced to betray his people in service of the new Iranian nation, and the tragic consequences as he grows into manhood. Before following his father into battle, he had been like any other Kurdish boy: in love with his Ma...

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