Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.8 / 5.0

A profound look into Iran and Iranians:

Afshin Molavi is very insightful for his young age. This is a wonderful book taking a glance at almost everything that makes Iran what it is. He not only explains about the history of every place he goes, but relates it to the people of Iran and how it effects them. It's very well written and rather easy to read. I would recommend it as a must read for any Iranian and person who is interested in Iran.

Brilliant! Poetic, poignant, and charming. I loved it!:

I have not read a better written book on Iranian history, culture, and politics. Molavi is brilliant in the way he weaves through Iranian history while at the same time telling the story of contemporary Iran through his interactions with the people. It is at once witty, hopeful, heartbreaking, and charming, but thoroughly entertaining throughout.

I casually came across the title in the book store one morning and by evening I had finished it! For those interested in a fascinating culture and country, I... more info

A must read for almost any Iranian:

My hat off to Mr. Molavi for this very nice piece of work. A very pleasant book to read and written in a very simple and down to earth style. The book is refreshing because of how impartial it is to the events that have shaped the present day Iran. I think the only side Mr Molavi takes is that of the Iranian people themselves.

Thank you Mr. Molavi.

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