Thank you for your thoughtful and generous review of Love in Crisis. Your words capture what I hoped to achieve with this novel: a balance of historical narrative, philosophical reflection, and the role of love in shaping both.
I’m especially moved by your recognition of the central theme—that the shared threads of ancient myths and artful tales can guide us toward understanding rather than division. This idea was at the heart of my research and writing, and knowing it resonated with you means a great deal to me.
I also wanted to highlight the craft of storytelling after the Renaissance, drawing on the maturity of earlier traditions and the great works of the past, while valuing myth as a vital way of conveying ancient wisdom and tale-telling as a powerful tool for education and inspiration. This is why I proposed “Storyology” in English and “Daastaanshenaasi” in Farsi: to recognize all activities related to story—telling, writing, editing, reading, reviewing, and criticism—as parts of an evolved art that can help shape more thoughtful, harmonious, and connected societies.
Thank you again for your encouraging words. Reviews like yours not only support authors but also help readers discover books that may speak to them.
Thank you for your thoughtful and generous review of Love in Crisis. Your words capture what I hoped to achieve with this novel: a balance of historical narrative, philosophical reflection, and the role of love in shaping both.
I’m especially moved by your recognition of the central theme—that the shared threads of ancient myths and artful tales can guide us toward understanding rather than division. This idea was at the heart of my research and writing, and knowing it resonated with you means a great deal to me.
I also wanted to highlight the craft of storytelling after the Renaissance, drawing on the maturity of earlier traditions and the great works of the past, while valuing myth as a vital way of conveying ancient wisdom and tale-telling as a powerful tool for education and inspiration. This is why I proposed “Storyology” in English and “Daastaanshenaasi” in Farsi: to recognize all activities related to story—telling, writing, editing, reading, reviewing, and criticism—as parts of an evolved art that can help shape more thoughtful, harmonious, and connected societies.
Thank you again for your encouraging words. Reviews like yours not only support authors but also help readers discover books that may speak to them.
With appreciation,
Ali