I really enjoyed this book. I am not a major history fan and usually find it difficult to get through non-fiction books, but this book is the exception to the rule. It reads like a novel...short exciting chapters and simultaneous timelines.
I wanted to read this book because I've read novels by Brad Meltzer and found them to be easy, quick reads. The same applies to this book.
If you have an interest in WWII but find history books boring, then this is the book for you.
I plan on reading his other non-fiction books now because I so enjoyed
The Nazi Conspiracy.
Too bad High School and College history books aren't written like this!!

A very interesting, emotional roller coaster of a book.
Two generations of Persians... Iranian born and American born. How does the immigrant parent relate to the American born child. How does the American child exist in an old world culture dividing their time between two worlds. I have known first generation born Indians and Syrians and thought I could relate to how they see the world, but I've never actually focused on the parents trying to make a home in a brand new world with old world values.
Even though this book is specifically about a Persian family, I feel that many of their issues would apply to first generation families of other countries.
If you're interested in reading about family issues and relationships I would recommend this book.

This is a must read!!! It is so terrifying in today's world.
I've been reading it during the leaked Supreme Court draft of Roe V Wade decision and I feel as though my reality is the book reality.
Instead of banning books like in my state of Florida, they are rephrasing or editing books. Girls are not supposed to learn to read until they're eight years old because they may develop ideas. Just look at women in Afghanistan and the Taliban.
This book is both horrifying and very easy to read.
Anyone or cares about our world today, but especially a woman's place in the world should read this book.

I initially enjoyed this book. I found it very interesting to read about family dynamics in the Chao family.

After reading about one third of the book, I began to find it tedious. I know the tension was to supposed to build up but I didn't feel it. To be honest, if I didn't have to review the book, I probably wouldn't have finished it.

I loved this book from from the first page, but it took my breath away. It is not an easy book to read. It is depressing, emotionally draining and unfortunately too descriptive in many places. This book is not for everyone. If you want a book that is difficult to read on an intellectual level and goes directly to your heart then you must read this book. I am looking forward to reading other books by this author. Thank you Thrity Umrigar for writing this book.

This is a very different novel written as a diary. It takes place during the end of Manet's life as he is suffering from complications of syphilis. While he tries out different "cures", he focuses on nature and the everyday beauty of his existence. We also learn about the artistic, political upheaval that Manet is experiencing.
It is interesting to read someone's notebook and learn their inner most fears and desires even though this is a fictionalized journal.

I would suggest this book to anyone who likes Manet and the art world of his time.

When I read that this story takes place in New York City, I was very excited since I lived there many years ago. When I saw that Elisabeth Moss will be starring as Mrs. March in a soon to be motion picture, I couldn't wait to read this book. What a disappointment!! I found it tedious and amateurish.

Mrs. March's character could have so much to offer, but I feel that it is white-washed. The reader knows what is happening very early on in the story, and it is just more of the same.

To be honest, if I didn't have to write a review I might not have finished reading it.
I am curious to watch the motion picture, to see if Elizabeth Moss can give the character more depth than the author was able to accomplish.