How Long to Read A Persian Odyssey

How Long Does it Take to Read A Persian Odyssey?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 14 minutes to read A Persian Odyssey by Mehran Rafiei

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 2006, Mehran Rafiei, a Persian Aussie, takes a solo holiday in New Zealand. His trip coincides with Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and evokes a flood of joyful memories of his childhood in Abadan in the 1950s. As he tours the famous tourist hotspots, he engages eagerly with fellow travellers and locals, sharing impressions and stories. Every event and conversation triggers a memory of his homeland and he is determined to capture his own story. His memoir is an insightful, deeply moving and sometimes humorous personal account of the Iran he knew and was forced to flee. Through his eyes, we see the Oil Nationalisation Uprising and consequent CIA-backed coup d'etat which changes the Middle East for ever. From his exile, Khomeini promises justice, freedom, and free public services. The authoritarian Shah flees abroad in January 1979, and weeks later, an alien creature is born: the Islamic Republic of Iran. Overnight, cruel mullahs extend their grip on power - and the crooks jump on the bandwagon. The nation suffers shortages, inflation, unemployment, unpredictable executions, and religious and racial discrimination. The crisis intensifies when Iraq invades in1980. The Cultural Revolution disqualifies Mehran and his wife from teaching positions. Their rented flat in Shiraz is confiscated; a new neighbour moves in: an anti-Saddam militia organisation. His home becomes an attractive target for enemy sabotage, so he finds refuge in their family farm in Kazeroon. The political and moral destruction of a nation is told warmly through human stories as families try to make the best of life - matchmaking, weddings, friendships, business deals - and courage shines through the worst moments. Mehran's unique story of finally getting a migration visa from the Australian Embassy in Tehran shows more ugly realities of war and the plight of asylum seekers - a story more relevant today than ever.

How long is A Persian Odyssey?

A Persian Odyssey by Mehran Rafiei is 372 pages long, and a total of 93,744 words.

This makes it 126% the length of the average book. It also has 115% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Persian Odyssey Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 32 minutes to read A Persian Odyssey aloud.

What Reading Level is A Persian Odyssey?

A Persian Odyssey is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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