The House That Is Burning is a novel by Rana Soleimani published by Asemana Books.
Cover based on the Batool Showghi’s mix media work
Language: Persian
The novel tells the story of Bahram, an elderly man who, after years of a strained and turbulent marriage to his wife Aghdas, makes a life-altering decision at the very last moment: he will not accompany his family to Canada.
The House That Is Burning is a novel about family, migration, love, suffering, and the true meaning of home. Through vividly drawn characters, Rana Soleimani immerses readers in the life of a family on the brink of emigration, confronting secrets, old wounds, and choices that have the power to alter their destinies forever. Beneath its dark humor and deeply human moments lies a moving story of attachment to homeland, the erosion of relationships, and the search for freedom in the later years of life.
Written in a fluid, multi-voiced style, The House That Is Burning takes readers on an unforgettable journey between Tehran and Toronto, between past and present, and between staying and leaving. More than the story of a single family, the novel reflects the shared experiences of many Iranians in today’s world—a story that will keep readers invested in its characters until the very last page while posing an enduring question: In the end, where is home?
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