In her memoir "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Azar Nafisi emphasizes the immersive nature of reading a novel. She argues that a book is not merely a symbolic representation of ideas, but rather a vivid sensory experience that transports readers to another realm. To fully appreciate a novel, one must engage with its characters and their journeys, effectively breathing in the story and internalizing it deeply.
Nafisi insists that genuine involvement in...