Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books Reading Lolita in Tehran question


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BOOK DISCUSSION .
Amal Bedhyefi Amal Feb 26, 2017 12:13PM
Hey guys , What do you think about this book ? Have you read it already ?
I'm currently reading it and so far , so good .



I love this book. The point of view of the author is fascinating.


I have read this book during my holiday in Iran last year, that made it more special. If you liked this book, you should read: things I've been silent about by the same autor. I liked both books.


I'm afraid I thought this was a terrible book, completely self-indulgent by the author. Yes, terrible things were going on around her, but it all seemed to be about me, me, me

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Yalline A agree, also i think there are so many important things she missed on saying, hopefully nonintentionally, that would shape a reader's view on a authent ...more
Aug 15, 2017 02:17AM · flag

It's a the famous eBook of Azar Nafisi and I enjoyed of reading it a few years ago


This book is a powerful testament to the healing power of fiction & community. The diversity among the women characters, their lives, personalities, & ideologies, really make this book stand out. It represents the reality of living through traumatic political upheaval. The writing is terrific & holds even an easily distracted reader's attention.

After reading this, I can't stop thinking about organizing a radical book club!


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