Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Veil of Roses
Book Review: I loved this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Thank you for writing this book Laura! I enjoy books that grab your attention and heart. This book had me rooting for the main character and I loved how she grew and became empowered and eventually spoke her truth and used her voice. Very enjoyable and powerful! I couldn't put it down and I can't wait for the movie and your next book! I love happy endings and books without violence!!!Book Review: Opportunist writing about a subject much too much "? la mode"
Summary: 1 Stars
Veil of Roses
I am an Iranian woman, born and raised there. Reading this book was shocking to me. I didn't see the voice of an educated Iranian, man or woman. I did not recognize the images she tried to draw. They were superficial and I couldn't understand how someone who has experienced life in Iran could write such things. I came to find out that Laura Fitzgerald is married to an Iranian man who expatriated at age ten!!!!
The writer knows as much about Iran and Iranians' true characteristics and culture as I would know about the experience of people during the great depression by hearing about it from my husband's grandfather who had experienced it first hand. Without submitting a doctoral thesis let me just say: boozorgtar az dahanesh harf zadeh!
From a literary point of view, the book is poorly written, and would and should bore you to tears. Believe me, I would give it negative stars, if I could.
There are so many fine efforts out there that seek to enlighten us and are not written for the sol purpose of "let's jump on the band-wagon of new topics which sell well"
Read comic books of Marjane Satrapi "Persepolis". You would taste and smell Iran in every drawing, in every line, in every page, which would make you laugh, cry and get to know about OUR IRAN, OUR EXPERIENCE, AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE ABOVE ALL.
Book Review: Fragrant Tale
Summary: 4 Stars
I am most interested in the plight of Iranian women and found this book very informative while being a pleasant read. I have read other author's accounts but often came away from their stories a bit sickened by the abuse in Iran toward the wives and daughters. In this account, I liked Tami's awe toward American freedoms and the story that befalls her while in Tucson, AZ with her sister and her brother-in-law.
Tami arrives in Tucson on a three month visa her sole purpose being to find an Iranian-American to marry so she may stay. This puts so much pressure on the young 27 year old, but along the way she delights in some of America's quirky ways. From Victoria Secret, to Starbucks where men and women can be seen together, to Las Vegas, Tami finds joy in what those in the USA take for granted. With the help of her sister, brother-in-law and friends from her English speaking class, she weathers extremes. Her search for the husband is humorous to downright distressing, but it all makes for interesting angst, and a bit of mystery whether she may stay or return to oppressive Iran.
"Veil of Roses" has a sweet essence which helps the reader digest the ugly while exalting the beauty. A fine read!!!
Book Review: Fun and easy read...
Summary: 5 Stars
Good book. Easy read. Couldn't put it down and ended up reading it on a weekend (over two days). Fun and sweet storyline with good characters. Looking forward to Laura Fitzgeral's next book. Hopefully a sequel!Book Review: Tami's Visit to America
Summary: 3 Stars
A light but delightful read, Veil of Roses is a novel about a young Iranian woman on a mission: to find a husband in America in three short months. While on her quest, Tamila meets a motley group of new friends in her English as a second language class, has three "love interests," and renews her deep but sometimes volatile relationship with her older sister Maryam. Her friend Eva is an unforgettable character who serves as Tami's mentor.
Since I'm not Iranian and have not researched the culture, I can't speak for the complete accuracy of Fitzgerald's depiction of Iranian women and their lives, behavior, and dress. Nonetheless, I found her descriptions of traditions concerning family life and marriage traditions interesting and enlightening. I also learned that I've been pronouncing Iran incorrectly; it's eee-Rahn. I even picked up some pithy quotes like, "Courteous men learn courtesy from the discourteous."
Tami's perceptions as an observer of American life were amusing and forced me to look a little differently at language, behavior, clothing, and other cultural norms. I'll never think of line dancing or Victoria's Secrets in the same way!
If you want to read a light romantic tale and learn a little more about two cultures, read Veil of Roses.
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