‘[Crooked Alleys] is a mine of little-reported information about Iranian society.’ — Labour Hub

‘As one of only a handful of correspondents based in Iran, Soraya Lennie offers a unique view of that country. A vivid portrait of Iranians, their hopes and struggles, at a turning point in Iran’s long history. Indispensable reading.’ — Jason Rezaian, Opinions Writer, The Washington Post, and author of Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison

‘In this powerful and insightful narrative, Lennie uses the voices of Iranians themselves—articulate, beautiful and very often damning—to chart the modern unravelling of Iran’s Islamic Revolution. Based on superb on-the-ground reporting, Crooked Alleys captures how Iranians cope, caught between US sanctions and the threat of war, and their own leaders’ vicious infighting, corruption and negligence.’ — Scott Peterson, author of Let the Swords Encircle Me: Iran—A Journey Behind the Headlines