Each chapter focuses on a different character and is a completely different story than all the others. The thing that ties them all together is a main thoroughfare in the center of Tehran. At some times the writing is beautiful, thoughtful, and even poetic. Other times, it is rushed and abrupt. The stories are billed as non-fiction, but read the notes in the back and the author explains that she pushes the boundaries of that label.Overall it is interesting, but sensationalized.