Disoriental

In this National Book Award finalist, "Disoriental," Kimiâ Sadr recalls her family's multigenerational saga as they navigate life in Iran and their subsequent exile to France. Now 25 and grappling with her past, Kimiâ’s memories and ancestral stories flood her consciousness while she awaits a new chapter at a Parisian fertility clinic. This rich narrative features her dynamic great-grandfather and her parents, who bravely confront various regimes, all seen through Kimiâ's unique lens as a modern woman caught between tradition and her own identity. The novel has garnered critical acclaim, including the 2019 Albertine Prize and the Lambda Literary Award.