Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith

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Summary: London Jewish Chronicle Review
Review: "Written in achingly beautiful prose that lingers in the mind long after the book is finished. This magnificent book can be enjoyed on many different levels--as a tragic love story, a chronicle of a Jewish community forced into exile, a uniquely precious document of a shifting and hitherto invisible culture and, perhaps above all, as a testament to the courage and tenacity of Iranian Jews."

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Summary: As good as The God of Small Things.
Review: Beautifully written, sometimes heartbreaking and reminiscent of the great Indian magical realism novels -- read it!

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Summary: This Book Is Awesome!
Review: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Gina B. Nahai's Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith has jumped two spots on the L.A. Times Bestseller List and has peaked at number 4! Amazing how well a book can do in its first week of publication!

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Summary: An icredibly fabulous and enticing novel!
Review: Gina B. Nahai's "Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith" is an absolutely dazzling novel that captures your heart and fills it with utmost emotion and ecstacy. This story of an Iranian family in America and Iran, but especially the life of a girl in a Tehran ghetto leaves your mouth watering for more after every page. The eloquence of Gina Nahai totally engrosses you so much that it is almost impossible to put the book down. This book is outstanding and it is a sheer joy to read this author's skilled masterpiece. Read It!

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Summary: #1
Review: Her hard work has paid off, because Gina Nahai is now #1 on the Los angeles Times bestseller list!

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Summary: Like a Fine Reisling Wine
Review: I could not put this book down. It flows with the beautiful language of magical realism. The plot is fascinating and compelling as it traces the impact of Iran's policies toward Jews thru varios regimes until the Shah is deposed and they are forced to flee. However, it does so thru the experiences of Lili, the bad luck child and those who surround her.The use of magical realism enhances the tale which is plot driven unlike some novels driven by magical realism that surrounds a contrived plot. This is a great easy read.

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Summary: juicy page-turner
Review: i couldn't put this book down.. it was so good! i was sad when it finished.

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Summary: I didn't waste my money on this one!
Review: I have heard Ms. Nahai's interview on National Public Radio, and have read part of her book. I find her inarticulate and misinformed. I am sure there is money to be made in going along with the current propaganda, and adding fuel to the Iran-bashing that is going on. Shame on her for propagating such insulting distortions of a counrty she calls her home! She reminds me of Betty Mahmoodi, the author of Not Without My Daughter. Furthermore, I take exception to the comments on her book jacket comparing her prose to that of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. She flatters herself if she thinks that magical wings, levetations and clumsy names put her in the same category as such a master writer. The book doesn't fly as reality or magical realism. I did not buy this book, nor would I recommend it to any serious reader.

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Summary: This is a fascinating, compelling, marvelous story!
Review: I have read an advance copy of this book and feel that it is unique in every way: The story is new, the characters are mesmerizing, and the author's style is compelling. I think that it will appeal to people of all ages and cultures.

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Summary: Magical....I was spellbound and read thru the night!!
Review: I read Cry of the Peacock and was moved beyond words....this new book by Nahai has left me in awe of the lyrical achievement of this wonderful storyteller. I am typing this review thru a veil of tears and can't wait to hug my daughter.