This is one of the worst books I ever read. I gave up on it after chapter 3 because it is full of derogatory descriptions of "oriental" culture and people. Sure: we need to talk about women's rights in countries like Iran, but the truth isn't so very black and white. If you are interested in a more nuanced take on misogyny in Iran, watch the film "Holy Spider" created by Iranian expats. That film is based on the real story of a serial killer who murdered prostitutes. It's violent and sad but also shows that many women in Iran are well-educated, and that not every Iranian man looks down on the female sex.