As the main character decides to step out of childhood and become a grown up, the situation in Iran and within her family gets worse. Taher, a 59 year old man, had suffered two heart strokes from the pressure and stress of sending his son away. He was only 14 years old, and had been send to study abroad in a country were he didn't speak the language. Soon after the girls family talked to him, a tragedy occurred. There was a grenade thrown close to their apartment, which caused Taher to have another heart attack. He was sent to the hospital, but because he needed open heart surgery, nothing could be done without equipment. While trying to get a passport to send him to England, Taher passed away. If I could write a personal response to the family, it would go like this:
Dear characters,
Even though you lost a dear familiar, make the fact that you almost made a passport to see his son count. Many people have died throughout this book, and sadly a close member of your family has been chosen. He will go to heaven, where he will be warmly welcomed by God. This bloody war will bring lots of deaths, and the only thing one can do is move on. Take time to be thankful that all of you are still alive and healthy. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
Camila Toro.
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