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The Labyrinth
An Iranian youth leaves his native country to travel the world in search of love, adventure, and success. This is a vivid picture of real life in Iran. The story contains some very excellent and authentic background, creative material, and realistic situations. It is the physical and psychological journey of an Iranian young man through the labyrinths of life.
246 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1982
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May 17, 2023
In the 1980s I met the author at a party here in Fargo. He told me he had just published a book, so I went downtown to the local independent bookstore and bought a copy. I didn't really know what it was about, but I thought it would be good to support a local author. Now, thirty years later, I have finally read the book. The beginning of the book covers a young man's life in Iran during the reign of the Shaw. It is detailed, well written, and very interesting. It creates a valid picture of life in Iran at the time, which was fraught with difficulty.
In the second part of the book, the protagonist sets out to see the world. This part of the book reads like a travel log, mentioning all of the major places he visited, with little description of his interactions with the culture. He didn't stay longer than a few days in most places, so there wasn't much to tell. In a few places, he did stay longer and interact with the local people. These encounters are good examples of encounters complete with the cultural miscues travelers often experience. He also seems to have spent most of his time looking for romance. This part of the book isn't particularly interesting.
In the second part of the book, the protagonist sets out to see the world. This part of the book reads like a travel log, mentioning all of the major places he visited, with little description of his interactions with the culture. He didn't stay longer than a few days in most places, so there wasn't much to tell. In a few places, he did stay longer and interact with the local people. These encounters are good examples of encounters complete with the cultural miscues travelers often experience. He also seems to have spent most of his time looking for romance. This part of the book isn't particularly interesting.
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