Things We Left Unsaid
Things We Left Unsaid by Zoya Pirzad, published by Oneworld Publications on May 2, 2013, is a reprint edition comprising 352 pages. The narrative unfolds in an Iranian suburb enriched by the oil industry, where Clarice Ayvazian enjoys a comfortable life filled with family interactions and social gatherings. However, the arrival of an enigmatic Armenian family across the street stirs a sense of discontent within her, prompting Clarice to question her life and explore new possibilities.
Readers will find an intimate portrayal of family dynamics and the complexities of personal happiness in this work of fiction. Set against the backdrop of Iran before the Islamic Revolution, the story delves into the joys and compromises of family life, revealing how aspirations can evolve amidst societal changes. Through Clarice’s journey, the novel offers insights into the hopes of Iranians during a transformative period, inviting reflection on the nature of contentment and the pursuit of dreams.
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Deep in an Iranian suburb, made rich by the booming oil industry, Clarice Ayvazian lives a comfortable life surrounded by the gentle bickering of her children and her gossiping friends and relatives. Happy being at the heart of her family, she devotes herself to their every need. But when an enigmatic Armenian family move in across the street, something begins to gnaw at Clarice’s contentment: a feeling that there may be more to life – and to her – than this. Dizzy with the sweltering heat and simmering emotions, Clarice begins to feel herself come alive to possibilities previously unimaginable. Set in Iran prior to the Islamic revolution, Zoya Pirzad’s award-winning novel crafts an intimate portrait of family life – its joys and its compromises – and how we find a happiness that endures.
For fans of Anne Tyler, Things We Left Unsaid is a humourous and pointed insight into the hopes and aspirations of Iranians in the years that led to the Islamic Revolution.
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