Persian (Farsi) / Iran
Dašti Pārsuā. Hūma-i sukūt
(Dashte Parsua. Houmeye sokout)
(Parsua Plain. Outskirts of knowledge)
ʻAzīzī, Maryam
(Azizi, Maryam)
(text)
Tihrān: Našr-i Ufuq (Ofoq), [2016] (= 1395 h. sh.). – 469 p.
ISBN 978-600-353-047-8
Magic | Competition | Fantasy fiction
Reading age: 14+
White Ravens issue: 2017
“Dashte Parsua” (Parsua Plain) is set in a fictional realm of the same name. After experiencing a fatal car crash, protagonist Mandana Toosi finds herself safe and sound in a parallel world of wizardry with rules different from the world she lived in before. Having trouble proving her abilities in the new society, with the help of her mentors she learns how to control her inner magical powers and the powers bestowed upon her during the magical process of resurrection. However, as she rises against the brutal system and tries to protect her new family and friends, she gradually discovers the dark secrets behind the rules and masks of both her friends and her enemies. In this gripping novel, suspenseful incidents unfold to surprising effects. Brilliant characters, an imaginative atmosphere, and both familiar and unfamiliar legends and myths create an altogether unique experience which readers of all cultures can relate to.