I'm really enjoying Reading Lolita in Tehran. I only wish I had read all the books they talk about. Much of their discussions throughout are connections between great works of literature and their own lives. I wish I didn't have to rely on their analysis alone of these things. I wish I could make some of these connections myself. I appreciate their connections, and would surely not discover them on my own since apparently I know very little about life in Iran, but I just wish I had enough time to read all the books they discuss to make my own evaluations before reading someone else's.
So my proposal for next year's book club is that we should read some of these books, discuss them, and then come back to this one and reread it. There's a fantastic list of books in the back. Let's read those next year?
I'm down. I agree! We should read some of those books and then re-read this one.
ReplyDeleteYes! I do plan on sticking with this book club. During the winter I will be able to drive up here if you begin the meeting at 7-7:30. Before freeze up, maybe I can Skype or call on the phone again. I've enjoyed our social time and the book discussions too much to miss it next year!