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The narrator Kimia has two older sisters, a father who is a revolutionary and a mother who supports him 100%.
This is Kimia's story, the story of revolution in Iran, and the plight of the refugee family once they move to France.
Djavadi does an excellent job of the following:
Kimia is the narrator and uses "I" occasionally to let you know she is there.
The footnotes add a lot to the story. Read each one and you will learn something.
There are many characters, but a list of them is included at the en ...more
This is Kimia's story, the story of revolution in Iran, and the plight of the refugee family once they move to France.
Djavadi does an excellent job of the following:
Kimia is the narrator and uses "I" occasionally to let you know she is there.
The footnotes add a lot to the story. Read each one and you will learn something.
There are many characters, but a list of them is included at the en ...more

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