Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books Audiobook

" A good perspective on life in Iran before and after the fall of the Shah. It is time to read it again. "

" Bravery in the face of great peril; an abundance of passion for literature; and a commitment to world literacy--as to both knowing the Workd and knowing how to read; make this author and her dedicated circle true literary heroines, in the fullest definition of the phrase. "

" Enjoyed the depths of character hidden under the chador, and the close personal contact mixed with the wider challenges for Iran. "

" Interesting subject, but book was very hard to read. Most didn't get through the book, and those who did didn't feel it was worth the effort. "

" Maverick book club choice for November "

" A good read. Nafisi's Professor of English literature profession is obvious in the writing style which makes for a rather wordy and occasionally meandering story. But the depiction of life in Tehran is vivid and the literature analysis adds to it. "

" God I hate this book. I have been slogging through it for over a year, and I will eventually finish it, because I'm always that determined to finish books that I own. And once I do, I will tell you just exactly why I hate this book. "

" I love it I love it I LOVE IT. "

" I found the reading upsetting because I take my freedom for granted. My wish is to never have to experience the oppression that these women dealth with. "

" Sometimes a bit dense and hard to get through chapters, but interesting and overall pretty good read if you like fiction mixed with non-fiction/political ideas. "

" Excellent book! I got it as a Christmas gift and before reading it, I read all the books they read in the book! "

" Just couldn't get into it. Found it boring. "

" It was slow in process of reading. But in retrospect, I like it a lot. It's been a couple of years since reading this, but I still think through much of the content. "

" Powerful. Period. A must read for everyone. Period. PERIOD. "

" I thought I was going to experience something of life for women in Tehran. Instead I got a very academic book of literary criticism. "

" A combination of literature, culture, and the scope of government wound up in the life of a woman on the fray of society. Perfect book! "

" Interesting book. It was a good way to read about the authors, as well as understand the history of Tehran and Iran. I would recomment it "

" I read this a long time ago and it was intriquing. Can't imagine living without the freedoms we tend to take for granted. "

" interdisciplinarygreat for students of AP literature "

" One of the many books I have read on women and Islam "

" A huge subject condensed into a novel which attempts to cover it extensively. The result is an enlightening but frustrating read. The book fails to cover the subject fully from either an historical or human perspective. "

" A book I should care about because of the social importance the activities in the book share. I just couldn't find a personal connection. "