Review of Two Worlds Apart
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Review of Two Worlds Apart
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Two Worlds Apart" by Gail Rose Thompson.]
After being forcibly sent to the United States for her studies as a young girl, Zahra Kadjar developed a strong attraction to her mother’s country. She sees no life outside her reality in America and opts to continue her studies there. Unfortunately, she is forced to return home to Iran after her father is diagnosed with cancer. Zahra’s life takes a drastic turn, and she is made to remain in Iran. She learns to fall in love with the country and its people again and rekindles her passion for horses. She settles into her life in Tehran and spends her time with her equestrian hobby. Unknowingly, this mere passion of hers has a lot in store for her. Two Worlds Apart by Gail Rose Thompson is a story of reconciling two distinct cultures and what they demand. It is a juxtaposition of love and loss on a cultural, political, and economic basis.
Zahra’s character made me fall in love with this book. She remained strong despite her losses, which never seemed to end. She was the epitome of true power and an inspiration to women. The book had more than sufficient information on both cultures that formed the basis for the story. Although some names were hard to read or pronounce, I loved learning about them and their contribution to their respective communities. The author wrote with realism. It felt comforting to relate to Zahra’s character and journey. How she responded to love, loss and pain stood out as unembellished, making me appreciate the book more.
Some parts of the book were greatly underdeveloped. The author focused a little too much on the minor characters than the ones that mattered the most to the story. I felt the author could have written more about Grace’s character. She had no part in the story after such an elaborate backstory had been given. Also, the book contained many errors, making it hard to keep up with the story. Certain names kept getting misspelt or completely changed in the course of the story. I can't say the book was professionally edited.
I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. I removed two stars because of the errors I found in the book and the other points I made in the third paragraph of this review. Although it was an interesting read, my interest kept dwindling, and misgivings remained even as the story progressed.
I recommend this book to lovers of culture, history, and romance. Two Worlds Apart has these elements written into its pages as it takes readers on the realistic journey of a powerful biracial woman.
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After being forcibly sent to the United States for her studies as a young girl, Zahra Kadjar developed a strong attraction to her mother’s country. She sees no life outside her reality in America and opts to continue her studies there. Unfortunately, she is forced to return home to Iran after her father is diagnosed with cancer. Zahra’s life takes a drastic turn, and she is made to remain in Iran. She learns to fall in love with the country and its people again and rekindles her passion for horses. She settles into her life in Tehran and spends her time with her equestrian hobby. Unknowingly, this mere passion of hers has a lot in store for her. Two Worlds Apart by Gail Rose Thompson is a story of reconciling two distinct cultures and what they demand. It is a juxtaposition of love and loss on a cultural, political, and economic basis.
Zahra’s character made me fall in love with this book. She remained strong despite her losses, which never seemed to end. She was the epitome of true power and an inspiration to women. The book had more than sufficient information on both cultures that formed the basis for the story. Although some names were hard to read or pronounce, I loved learning about them and their contribution to their respective communities. The author wrote with realism. It felt comforting to relate to Zahra’s character and journey. How she responded to love, loss and pain stood out as unembellished, making me appreciate the book more.
Some parts of the book were greatly underdeveloped. The author focused a little too much on the minor characters than the ones that mattered the most to the story. I felt the author could have written more about Grace’s character. She had no part in the story after such an elaborate backstory had been given. Also, the book contained many errors, making it hard to keep up with the story. Certain names kept getting misspelt or completely changed in the course of the story. I can't say the book was professionally edited.
I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. I removed two stars because of the errors I found in the book and the other points I made in the third paragraph of this review. Although it was an interesting read, my interest kept dwindling, and misgivings remained even as the story progressed.
I recommend this book to lovers of culture, history, and romance. Two Worlds Apart has these elements written into its pages as it takes readers on the realistic journey of a powerful biracial woman.
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What is a beautiful country/place if your heart doesn't belong? I found it for Zahra. It looks like some Iranian cultures are presented in this book and I'm interested. I never mind the errors, this seems a good read for me. Thanks for your lovely review!
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A book that enlightens people about the cultures of different countries is a must-read. I love to learn about people's culture and lifestyle. Beautiful review.
