The author speaks of rain as dark, gloomy and dreary as it always rains heavily. How do you think a child living in the desert would describe rain?

extraordinary, magical

Explanation:

something along those lines, because it is something that usually wouldn't occur

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

hope this , if you would like me to be more specific about a specific excerpt let me know : )