Stacy B. (umslgal) reviewed Veil of Roses (Veil of Roses, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 11
This is one of the best stories I've ever read, and that is saying alot. When I finished reading this, I felt like I could truly accomplish anything, and I started looking at the world differently--as a beautiful place and not as the ugly things that I sometimes focus on.
This is the story of a young Iranian woman who comes to America for a 90-day visit to her sister and brother-in-law (whom she had not seen in about 10 years). Her parents sent her in the hopes that she can find an Iranian-American man who will marry her, thus giving her a better life in America. Women in Iran are treated less-than-human, and she shows us this as she shares her confusion and then excitement over seeing how free American women are, such as when she sees 3 young women talking and laughing over coffee at a Starbucks that she passes each day on her way to and from English classes.
This young woman is someone I would love to be friends with, but I feel she would do more for me than I would for her as her appreciation over what I consider to be mundane details are highly contagious. :-D
This is the story of a young Iranian woman who comes to America for a 90-day visit to her sister and brother-in-law (whom she had not seen in about 10 years). Her parents sent her in the hopes that she can find an Iranian-American man who will marry her, thus giving her a better life in America. Women in Iran are treated less-than-human, and she shows us this as she shares her confusion and then excitement over seeing how free American women are, such as when she sees 3 young women talking and laughing over coffee at a Starbucks that she passes each day on her way to and from English classes.
This young woman is someone I would love to be friends with, but I feel she would do more for me than I would for her as her appreciation over what I consider to be mundane details are highly contagious. :-D
Jenny R. (jennala9) - reviewed Veil of Roses (Veil of Roses, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Great story! Quick and easy read. At first I thought the writing/story was a little too simple. I guess I was expecting something more deep. This book is more like chick-lit, almost. BUT, the story was still good and I couldn't put it down. My hubby said I was smiling while I read it. =)
Crystal W. (cubbyvet) reviewed Veil of Roses (Veil of Roses, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This is a great cultural novel. It opened up my eyes to the freedoms we Americans take for granted. It also has a great story, without being too preachy.
Gloria S. reviewed Veil of Roses (Veil of Roses, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 36 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This book will capture you from the first chapter. I read the book in 2 days. This is a very easy read, but it also makes you think and appreciate the things that we take for granted.
Kathy K. (kitkat58) reviewed Veil of Roses (Veil of Roses, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This book was GREAT. I can't believe this was her first book. It is a fast read. I could hardly put it down.