City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death, and the Search for Truth in Tehran
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Book • Nonfiction
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Travel LiteratureTehran, Iran • 2000s
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Arts & Culture•
Politics & Government2014
Adult
18+ years
City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death, and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai explores the hidden lives of Tehran's residents through eight interconnected stories. Each narrative reveals personal struggles amidst societal expectations, highlighting themes of love, identity, and deception in a city where private and public lives often clash. Navai captures the complexities of modern Iranian life.
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City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death, and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai offers an insightful exploration of Tehran's hidden intricacies, praised for its vivid storytelling and deep cultural analysis. While some critics find it gripping and empathetic, others note a Western bias in its portrayals. The narrative effectively captures the complex duality of life in Tehran.
Readers who enjoy City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death, and the Search for Truth in Tehran by Ramita Navai are intrigued by deeply personal narratives set in complex cultural landscapes. Fans of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis and Azar Nafisi's Reading Lolita in Tehran will appreciate its candid exploration of hidden lives in modern Tehran.
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301
Book • Nonfiction
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Travel LiteratureTehran, Iran • 2000s
•
Arts & Culture•
Politics & Government2014
Adult
18+ years
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