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Every book Parsa Lotfi recommended on podcasts
Parsa Lotfi appeared on The Book Review podcast in July 2024 for an episode titled The Ottoman Empire’s Influence on the Present Day. As a guest on the program, Parsa Lotfi discussed audiobook experiences and recommended children's literature, noting that Kate had read several of Roald Dahl's books, specifically highlighting Matilda as fantastic, with a particular nod to the audiobook format. Additionally, Parsa Lotfi shared his personal experience listening to audiobooks, stating that he loved the rendition of Lolita performed by Jeremy Irons. He humorously recounted that his roommate at one point asked him to stop because he would clean the house while listening to Jeremy Irons narrate Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel. Through these reflections on the podcast, Parsa Lotfi highlighted the unique ways in which audio narration can enhance the engagement with both classic children's stories and complex adult literature, providing listeners with a personal look at his listening habits.
Books recommended by Parsa Lotfi
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Matilda
Roald Dahl's Matilda is a beloved children's fantasy novel about a gifted young girl who uses her intelligence and telekinetic powers to overcome neglectful parents and a tyrannical school headmistress.
Recommended“Kate is has has read a few of the r doll books especially Matilda and they are fantastic”
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Lolita
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov is a controversial 1955 novel told primarily from the perspective of Humbert Humbert, an academic who becomes obsessed with and entraps a young girl named Lolita.
Discussed“I loved the Jeremy irons's rendition of Lolita and my roommate at one point asked me to stop because I would like clean the house while listening to Jeremy Irons”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The Ottoman Empire’s Influence on the Present Day | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and at some point gave me the audio book of Rebecca by dapne De morier and the audio book read by Clare Bloom and was sort of like have had it work it out”