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A review by ellenrobison
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
challenging
slow-paced
3.0
This book included far more literary analysis and far less memoir about life as a woman in the Islamic Republic of Iran than I expected or was prepared for. I am sure I would have enjoyed it much more if I knew more about the English Literature she references throughout.
My only real beef with the book was with the character of Dr. Nafisi’s “magician,” who seemed condescending and self-important. I never figured out why the author spoke so positively of him.
My only real beef with the book was with the character of Dr. Nafisi’s “magician,” who seemed condescending and self-important. I never figured out why the author spoke so positively of him.