Summary
Zahra is half Persian and half American, but her upbringing is mostly of Persian culture. She has lived a life of comfort in Iran most of her life until her parents decide to commence her education in America. Innocent to the world outside, she learns the difference between American and Persian culture, and realizes that she is not amenable to marriage of convenience, an Iran custom that she may have to deal with later. She meets Tom, her first love, in America. Unfortunate events happen and Zahra has no choice but to go home. Due to circumstances that she never imagined would happen, she is led to an extraordinary experience that shapes her to become an influential woman in Iran.
Review
Two Worlds Apart is a historical romance and drama by Gail Rose Thompson. The setting is of dual timeline: 1947 and 1979. In this book, the author incorporated romance, triumph, and tragedy amidst political and social warfare, but mostly, the book discussed the history of Asil horses and how Zahra’s life revolved around her passion for horses.
Honestly, it was a bit hard for me to read the book because of the many difficult Iranian words and names. I would’ve enjoyed it more if it were an audiobook, so that I would know the right pronunciations. Nevertheless, the storyline is one of a kind and it gave me so much information that I didn’t know before. I never imagined how much time, love, and effort it took to groom, breed, and ride horses and enter them on competitions.
Overall, I’m giving this book 4 out 5 stars. It is rich in knowledge of Persian culture, Asil horses, and tribal life. The only thing I dislike about it is its poor editing. I recommend this book to readers who want to read a story that will feed your mind.
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Apart-Gail-Rose-Thompson-ebook/dp/B0861GN6TJ
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