Honeymoon in Tehran

“An indelible portrait of the author’s family and a highly personal take on Iran’s social and political evolution.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

“At once personal and trustworthy . . . Moaveni’s depiction of Iranian society, her keen eye for detail and her astute observations, make for exhilarating reading.”—The Washington Post

“Engaging . . . It isn’t only the contradictions of a child of exile sorting out her identity crisis that makes this book worthwhile. It’s the seductive contradictions of the motherland itself.”—The New York Times

“Moaveni takes readers to places they rarely venture. . . . She sets a welcoming and intimate tone in her book, embracing readers as her friends.”—Associated Press

“[A] generous and courageous book . . . Humanity is the book’s most winning quality.”—National Geographic Traveler

“Sharp and written with ferociously brilliant reporting.”—Gary Shteyngart, author of Vera, or Faith

“Moaveni opens a door to a closed society. . . . She sets a welcoming and intimate tone in her book, embracing readers as her friends.”—The Seattle Times

“Moaveni’s sharp reporter’s eye continues to provide benefits for American readers. Her experiences in Iran since 1999 provide insights about daily life in a country usually shrouded in controversy and misinformation.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Insightful . . . Look at [Moaveni] as an architect who has built a bridge between two clashing cultures.”—The Sacramento Bee

“This perfect blend of political commentary and social observation is an excellent choice for readers interested in going beyond the headlines to gain an in-depth understanding of twenty-first-century Iran.”—Booklist

“A rare, rich glimpse inside a closed society.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A story of coming-of-age in two cultures [written] with a keen eye and a measured tone.”—Publishers Weekly