Marcia H. reviewed on 12/13/2009

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Azar Nafisi taught Western Literature in Tehran at a time when Islamic fundamentalists attempted to control every aspect of life in Iran. This is a strong, engrossing story. This memoir describes how literature made sense of life for both teacher and students, and how at times a life situation colors the reading of literature.

The characters live and breathe, and so do the books she teaches. Not once did the author make me feel unprepared, though I have not read most of the famous works she weaves into her story. Maybe now I will.

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