- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Picador USA; Reprint edition (Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312263449
- ISBN-13: 978-0312263447
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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- #30 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Speciality Travel > Honeymoons
- #94 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Middle East > Iran
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"'We are presented with the view from behind a pair of hungry, sensitive and wholly human eyes - a vivid and endearing picture of Iran's people' - Independent on Sunday"
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The result of her journey is a collection of riveting portraits and stories about the generous, irrepressible people she met. With a novelist's love of language and eye for detail, she takes the reader into the homes and hearts of people who welcome her, feed her and send her off on one adventure after another, to hidden places of interest that recall the romance of Persia, on interminable trips into the desert, to fading palaces by the sea. Travelling with a male friend, in the guise of a couple on their honeymoon, she sets out on her own at every opportunity. We meet a sweet, young opium dealer who dreams of America, a playful 8-year-old girl a year away from marriage, an ebullient, heroic Anglican minister, an angel at an airport, even policemen who bring tea - people whose spirit, intelligence and laughter enlighten and impress.
Beautifully written, engaging, fascinating at every turn, Honeymoon in Purdah reveals an Iran rarely seen by Westerners and introduces an exceptional young writer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Beautifully written, engaging, fascinating at every turn, Honeymoon in Purdah reveals an Iran rarely seen by Westerners and introduces an exceptional young writer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a joy!,
This review is from: Honeymoon in Purdah: An Iranian Journey (Paperback)
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 finally read an untainted account of a glorious country and her beautiful people. Highly recommended!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perceptive insight on Iran,
This review is from: Honeymoon in Purdah: An Iranian Journey (Paperback)
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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Captures the heart of the Persian people,
By A Customer
This review is from: Honeymoon in Purdah: An Iranian Journey (Paperback)
Having read the few autobiographical /fictional works on the people of Iran and Persia I could find, finally, this one captures the innate beauty of the people. Thankfully also, the book mentions "Not without my daughter" in a couple of places and attempts to undo some of the damage inflicted therein simply by recounting some of the Canadian couple's chance and momentary encouters. The style is quite lazy and gently washes over you, - it is a beautiful read and brought tears to my eyes on many occasions.
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