If You Could Be Mine - Couverture rigide

Farizan, Sara

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1616202513 ISBN 13 : 9781616202514

Editeur : Algonquin Books, 2013

Synopsis

Book by Farizan Sara

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A stunning debut that reveals one of the most hidden corners of Iranian culture . . .

Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They've shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love-Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed if their relationship came to light.

So they carry on in secret-until Nasrin's parents announce that they've arranged for her marriage. Nasrin tries to persuade Sahar that they can go on as they have been, only now with new comforts provided by the decent, well-to-do doctor Nasrin will marry. But Sahar dreams of loving Nasrin exclusively-and openly.

Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution. In Iran, homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman's body is seen as nature's mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. As a man, Sahar could be the one to marry Nasrin. Sahar will never be able to love the one she wants, in the body she wants to be loved in, without risking her life. Is saving her love worth sacrificing her true self?

Revue de presse :

Farizan's prose is frank, funny and bittersweet, enjoyable - And her secondary storylines ring out memorably. - New York Times Book Review [A] provocative coming-of-age story ... Throughout this strong debut, Farizan weaves in details of daily Iranian life ... Within a rigid societal structure, her fleshed-out characters wrestle with depression, hope, complacency, and risk. --Publishers Weekly

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Algonquin Books
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1616202513
• ISBN 13: 9781616202514
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 248