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Embroideries

    (Pantheon, 2005-2006)
™ and © 2003 L'Association; Translation © 2005 Anjali Singh
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From the author of the autobiographical tale Persepolis comes this enlightened look into the sexual lives of Iranian women. Represented are protagonist Marjane’s hard-living grandmother, her stoic mother, a glamorous aunt, and a few friends and neighbors, who gather for tea and gossip. As the conversation deepens, no subject is off limits. Secrets are shared regarding how to fake one’s virginity, how to escape an arranged marriage, miracles of plastic surgery, and how to enjoy being a mistress. Full of surprises, humor, and outrageous stories, Embroideries is a fascinating look at Iranian culture and sex from the female point of view.

— Jerry Smith
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