Lipstick Jihad
Lipstick Jihad
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Tehran, Iran • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lipstick Jihad by Azadeh Moaveni explores her experiences as the daughter of Iranian exiles, navigating dual identities between her Iranian heritage and American upbringing. As she moves to Iran for her journalism career during a period of political reform and repression, she struggles with cultural identity and the oppressive societal norms in Iran. Objectionable topics featured include physical punishment and violence.
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Azadeh Moaveni's Lipstick Jihad has been praised for its insightful and personal portrayal of life in post-revolutionary Iran. Readers appreciate the author's honest and engaging narrative style. However, some critics note a lack of deeper political analysis and context. Overall, it offers a compelling look into the complexities of Iranian society from a unique, female perspective.
Who Should Read Lipstick Jihad?
Readers who would appreciate Lipstick Jihad by Azadeh Moaveni are typically intrigued by memoirs that explore identity, cultural conflict, and middle Eastern politics. Comparable to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis or Firoozeh Dumas's Funny in Farsi, it appeals to those interested in personal narratives set against the backdrop of Iran's contemporary history.
4,910 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Tehran, Iran • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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