Masha Mohebali's "In Case of Emergency": A 24-Hour Hero's Journey
Masha Mohebali's novel is a snappy, inventive picaresque with an unforgettable lead.
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Masha Mohebali's novel is a snappy, inventive picaresque with an unforgettable lead.
Under the shade of the trees lining Gholam Jafari street in Tehran, just off the popular Tajrish Square and opposite the entrance to the Saadabad Palace, the tables are set up for the trendy burger restaurant. The owner, Akbar Rahboodan, greets customers. Neighboring shopowners hurry over and pay their respects to “Haji Agha” as he sits down to explains why he chose the name Bobby Sands Restaurant. Because he was a hunger striker that fought for a cause, and his cause was endorsed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. We wanted to keep his legacy alive by choosing this name Such a beautiful na...