Lead to Evil is a novel by Javad Alavi published by Asemana Books.
Language: Persian
Lead to Evil is the first novel in a connected trilogy that traces the lives of its characters through periods of change and transformation before, during, and after the Iranian Revolution. The story begins in the mid-1950s (1330s in the Iranian calendar) and extends to the late 2000s, following the turbulent lives of a group of childhood friends from an old, traditional neighborhood in southern Tehran. These friends are both witnesses to and participants in the significant social changes of their era—changes that lead each of them down a different path. Yet, their friendships and family connections remain intact up until the eve of the Revolution.
The conflicts and contradictions that arise during the Revolution are of a different nature, creating deep rifts within families and among the neighborhood friends that are not easily overcome.
Lead to Evil is a multi-layered, eventful novel featuring numerous characters, multiple narrators, and diverse narrative perspectives. Its broad temporal and spatial scope engages the reader with events spanning several decades, set against the vast social and political landscape of Tehran.
Despite its length (over 500 pages), the novel is tightly packed, with its rich human, social, and political themes interwoven into the fabric of its dynamic and varied events. Rather than relying on verbosity or elaborate descriptions, it narrates its story with the rhythm of everyday life.
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