Veil of Walls

This debut novel did not disappoint! Strong character development and an interesting plot made for a meaningful read. It delved into such complex concepts as identity, family, and destiny.

The first couple of chapters were a little slow to the build up, but it hooks you by the fifth chapter.

A well written story about complex situations, Patricia Panahi did a wonderful job.

This is a wonderful story about Ana, a young American teenager who visits Tehran so that her Iranian father can conduct urgent family   business.  This is her first opportunity to meet her father’s relatives and become acquainted with local    customs.  These are particularly constraining for her.  When her parents are killed in a road accident Ana must remain with her father’s relatives according to the rules of the country.  Her adjustment is not easy but she complies in her own way trying to keep her American identity.  Her new family is not without kindness and a spiritual vigor but also replete with deep secrets.   These she seeks to uncover particularly regarding Scheherazade, an exiled aunt.  As she completes her high school she is of marriageable age and has to endure the courting customs.  Unfortunately a tragedy occurs with one of her suitors and she loses her honor that shames the family.  But they rally to her dilemma. Eventually she gets to return to America thanks to her mysterious aunt.  The story moves quickly as the author brings you closely into the family circle with all its emotional strengths and weaknesses.  This is a very good read and would be a great gift for a young  adult reader.  Its one of those pieces of fiction that you know right away is well done and inspiring. 

I was given an electronic copy in return for an honest review.

Veil of Walls tells the story of a young American girl traveling with her father to see her Persian family across the world. She to a tragedy she is forced to stay with her family there and unable to return to America. While trying to adapt to the customs of the country she tries to stay American as well. This was an interesting read and I found it well written.