Reading Lolita

• Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books - Azar Nafisi

This was a wonderful book. It provides an interesting perspective of life in Tehran from the perspective of women. A group of women, led by Nafisi, delve into literary works such as The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice. The book discusses how college students interpreted these works, why they were so radical to be teaching under the Islamic rulers, the role and treatement of women, lost freedoms, internal conflict, and aspects of daily life. I passionately recommend this one. (Thanks for the rec. Nicole).