A true account of modern Iran I bought this book, in 2007 before my first visit to Iran, I was amazed at the accuracy of this book. I stayed in Shiraz down in the South West of Iran, The culture and the type of person an iranian is, is so true & depicted so accurately the true personality of an iranian, one where they are so giving,& hospitable. A great book, easy to read, and very accurate! Thank you.
Rather patronising and offensive to Iranians Being persian myself I found this book to take rather a patronising view of Iran and the persian people. The author writes as though she has no real grasp of Iran's history making massive assuptions over it. It is like only sees Iran as a quaint country with quaint little people who have quaint little ways!
Perceptive insight on Iran It's hard to imagine a country such as Iran when we are informed in the media of only the negative aspects of the country. Alison Wearing has an enviable, perceptive style of writing. Without pandering to pointless stereotypes and judgements, she effortlessly focuses on the everyday people of the country; their extraordinary generosity and intelligence. It's a genuinely funny book, with wonderful descriptions and managing to avoid being cheesy.
What a joy! Having lived in Iran almost twenty years ago, this book left me with a lump in my throat. Wearing captures the beauty of Iran,( a country that your average Western reader associates only with revolution and terrorism )the hospitality of its people and the very essence of its soul. She takes you on the journey with her, allowing you the reader to taste and breath the air she breathes. Her humour throughout never negates the reality. Her depictions true to life. Having read many books on Iran, it was a joy to... more info
