Rooftops of Tehran (2009) by Mahbod Seraji is a historical fiction novel about a 17-year-old boy named Pasha growing up in Tehran during the summer of 1973. As Pasha spends time on his rooftop with friends, he falls in love with his neighbor, Zari, who is engaged to a political activist known as Doctor. When Doctor is arrested and executed by the Shah’s secret police (SAVAK), Pasha is consumed by guilt and grief. Zari's tragic act of protest and the political repression around them leave Pasha traumatized. As he heals, he uncovers a shocking revelation about Zari’s fate and faces difficult choices about his future. The novel poignantly explores love, loss, and resistance against a backdrop of political turmoil.
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