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It all began with my College class: Comics and Literature. We were assigned to read, "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi and I absolutely loved it. So, I began to look for other books about Iran and the time of the Religious Revolution. I came across "Reading Lolita in Tehran" in a Goodwill.
The book is written about other books that the author, Nafisi worked with and taught as an English Literature teacher in Tehran, Iran. Nafisi writes with a flair and style that draws the reader into her plot and her characters. I also think because all her stories are real and personal that the history of that time period becomes more fresh and alive.
I also enjoyed this book because it gave me personal insight into a historical time period that I was mostly unaware of. It also gives an insight into Islam as a religion and as a religious power house. Thus, combined with "Persepolis", I now have a fuller picture of Iran. I also plan to keep reading about Iran and have my mind further opened about different politics and cultures.
Nafisi's memoirs are so well written and enjoyable that I would recommend this book to all my family and friends.
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I thought this book would be just another failed attempt at fantasy. However, instead I found a brilliantly written book with with and developed characters. I found it amusing and one of those books you just can't put down.
I loved it and would recommend it to ANYONE. I hope you buy this book, read it, and enjoy it as much as I did!!!!
I love all things Egyptian and my Dad bought me this book knowing I would love to read something, anything about Egypt.
I found Joyce Tyldesley's book to be well-written in an easy to read manner. Her description of how the rulers and gods inter-mixed was well described if not always so easy to follow. I also GREATLY enjoyed her balanced view of Cleopatra. The author told you when the source was biased either for or against Cleopatra so you could judge his words with a grain of salt.
For anyone interested in either Egyptian history or the Life of Cleopatra this book is a MUST READ!!!
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Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Rebekah Weakley, January 2, 2012
It all began with my College class: Comics and Literature. We were assigned to read, "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi and I absolutely loved it. So, I began to look for other books about Iran and the time of the Religious Revolution. I came across "Reading Lolita in Tehran" in a Goodwill.The book is written about other books that the author, Nafisi worked with and taught as an English Literature teacher in Tehran, Iran. Nafisi writes with a flair and style that draws the reader into her plot and her characters. I also think because all her stories are real and personal that the history of that time period becomes more fresh and alive.
I also enjoyed this book because it gave me personal insight into a historical time period that I was mostly unaware of. It also gives an insight into Islam as a religion and as a religious power house. Thus, combined with "Persepolis", I now have a fuller picture of Iran. I also plan to keep reading about Iran and have my mind further opened about different politics and cultures.
Nafisi's memoirs are so well written and enjoyable that I would recommend this book to all my family and friends.
(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth #01) by Terry Goodkind
Rebekah Weakley, September 26, 2011
I thought this book would be just another failed attempt at fantasy. However, instead I found a brilliantly written book with with and developed characters. I found it amusing and one of those books you just can't put down.I loved it and would recommend it to ANYONE. I hope you buy this book, read it, and enjoy it as much as I did!!!!
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt by Joyce Tyldesley
Rebekah Weakley, September 24, 2011
I love all things Egyptian and my Dad bought me this book knowing I would love to read something, anything about Egypt.I found Joyce Tyldesley's book to be well-written in an easy to read manner. Her description of how the rulers and gods inter-mixed was well described if not always so easy to follow. I also GREATLY enjoyed her balanced view of Cleopatra. The author told you when the source was biased either for or against Cleopatra so you could judge his words with a grain of salt.
For anyone interested in either Egyptian history or the Life of Cleopatra this book is a MUST READ!!!