--- product_id: 101189814 title: "Darius the Great Is Not Okay Hardcover – August 28, 2018" brand: "adib khorram" price: "KD 7.78" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/101189814-darius-the-great-is-not-okay-hardcover-august-28-2018 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Darius the Great Is Not Okay Hardcover – August 28, 2018 **Brand:** adib khorram **Price:** KD 7.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Darius the Great Is Not Okay Hardcover – August 28, 2018 by adib khorram - **How much does it cost?** KD 7.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/101189814-darius-the-great-is-not-okay-hardcover-august-28-2018) ## Best For - adib khorram enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adib khorram brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Darius the Great Is Not Okay Hardcover – August 28, 2018 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51T9MBsjjsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Heart-Rending Read *by N***H on Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018* Darius Kellner is a high school sophomore who describes himself as a Fractional Persian, half on his mother’s side. Living in Portland Oregon, he is dealing with feeling that he doesn’t quite belong along with bullying at school. He has one person that he considers to be a friend, and he regularly feels that his dad disapproves of him. Darius also takes medication for clinical depression which has had weight gain as a side effect, and Darius is overweight (his self-descriptor).After his babou’s (grandpa) test results reveal that the brain tumor is growing, the Kellner family quickly makes plans to leave the U.S. for a 3 week trip to Iran to visit him and tell him goodbye.This is Darius’ first trip to meet his grandparents and his first time stepping foot in Iran. While there, he feels the tension of not quite belonging–he doesn’t speak Farsi like his mom and younger sister do, and those who find out that he takes antidepressants there don’t understand mental health and tell him that he should be trying harder.He does, however, meet Sohrab who helps out Darius’ babou. Sohrab invites him to play soccer (non-American football), and Darius feels a tug towards Sohrab and accepts his invitation. Over the course of the book, we get to see more of this whirlwind friendship and what it means to belong.This book was truly excellent. First: it’s a rare YA book that has a character on medication for mental illness from the beginning. Furthermore, it’s even rarer that the character’s mental illness isn’t completely managed by medication. This truly shows a realistic portrayal of how they can help to manage mental illness but don’t cure it. Another thing done really well is the relationship between Darius and his father. His father also has depression and also takes medication for it. However, this doesn’t mean that they are close. I thought this was honestly quite realistic, and I saw some of my own relationship with my father emulated in that.I liked that this book also continued to change the trend of having words other than English italicized. Instead, the Farsi that appears in this book is kept in the same stylized font as the rest.Honestly, this was a super fantastic heart-rending read, and I definitely recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic Voice Like No Other *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019* Prepare yourself for Darius the Great is Not Okay. You are about to fall in love with Dairouish, aka, Darius, a bullied, depressed, tea-making- obsessed, Lord-of-the-Rings and Star-Trek: The-Next-Generation-nerd who doesn't feel like he fits in at school, his family, or the world at large. He refers to himself as a Fractional Persian, his mother is Iranian and his father, Steven Kellner, is a blond-haired, blue-eyed white American. His adorable and precocious little sister, Laleh, is fluent in Farsi, and unlike him, converses easily with their Iranian grandparents over Skype.After a particularly humiliating bullying incident in which his bike seat was stolen and replaced with a pair of truck nuts, i.e., blue rubber testicles, Darius learns that the family is going to Iran to meet his grandparents in person. His grandfather is terminally ill.This story tackles chronic depression, body image, antidepressants, bullying, identity formation, cross-cultural issues, loneliness, and the emotional turmoil of growing up.This is not your average angsty, teenage dramedy with a Disney-esque ending.First time author, Adhib Khorram, captures Darisus's sensitivity, confusion, and self-doubt with honesty and humor. He reframes sudden mood swings as Mood Slingshot Maneuvers, crying as Containment Breaches, and bullies as Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy.On finding the right medication:"That was before Dr. Howell switched me off Prozac, which gave me mood swings so extreme, they were more like Mood Slingshot Maneuvers, powerful enough to fling me around the sun and accelerate me into a time warp." (33)Darius is surprised at the depth of his grandparents love for him and his love for them. He discovers the true motivation behind his father's "disappointment" in him.He experiences real friendship for the first time with a boy named Sohrab, a boy who laughs and loves as easily as Darius anguishes and controls. Although the relationship with Sohrab remains platonic, Darius has moments of allowing himself to examine his own sexual orientation.This is a stand alone book, but I would love to see how Darius continues to explore his romantic feelings as a college student and young adult.After reading the book, I knew that I had to hear the correct pronunciations, accents, and inflections. Michel Levi Harris's narration showcases the gorgeous Farsi language and captures the nuanced emotions of the characters.Darius the Great is Not Okay is rich, complex, authentic, and informative.Read it. Listen to it. Or both. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Culturally Insightful; Mediocre Writing *by S***F on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019* I bought this book for my high school classroom. I read it before putting in on the shelves, though. I appreciate the insight into Iranian culture and I want it on my shelves for my students for that reason. However, the writing itself is not particularly engaging. It's quite simple and, honestly, mediocre. The dialogue has a lot of room for improvement. The main character, too, is supposed to be one that draws out sympathy, but I didn't find myself really investing in him. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/101189814-darius-the-great-is-not-okay-hardcover-august-28-2018](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/101189814-darius-the-great-is-not-okay-hardcover-august-28-2018) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*