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Tag: Iranian American

December 29, 2025 by Edith Campbell

review: One Word, Six Letters

Khorram is talking directly to each one of us through his characters. He’s gentle with his characters, he cares about these young people. We can take it.

October 28, 2025 by Edith Campbell

review: The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War Two Story

Nayeri is good at engaging setting, and these devices works especially well in a story about land.

September 30, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Adib Khorram Spills the Tea

At its heart, the practice of drinking tea is a joyful one. Tea enervates us and calms us. Tea asks us for patience and invites reflection.

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