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Summary: Too negative
Review: A waste of time! The authors far too negative about everything and doesn't show Iran for what it really is. I travelled to practically every corner of Iran over the course of two and a half months: Alot of the things that were worth checking out hardly even got a mention in the guide! I ended up binning the lonely planet guide and bought a better guide book in Tehran.
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Summary: You can trust the content.
Review: Even I'm Iranian and familiar with the country, but once I read the book I found it informative.
During some of my local trips, especially to smaller cities in Iran, the book provides good information on finding proper accommodation.
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Summary: a very poor and narrow minded view
Review: I do NOT recomend this book
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Summary: Great book
Review: I do recomend this book. It's a great book, if you know what it's talking about.
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Summary: Wonderful (and only) guide to Iran
Review: I don't know what book some of these people were reading, as this book is in no way biased against Iran. It is quite the opposite. Covers main cities like Tehran and goes way off the beaten track to little villages near the Afghani border. Gives great info on Iranian culture and shows that Iran is really no where near as intimidating to westerners as many think.
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Summary: I thought this book was great...
Review: I traveled to Iran for 2 weeks earlier this year and found it fine for my needs. Some of the info was outdated (travel agents in the US, some hotel stuff, etc). I can't speak about remote areas that other reviewers mentioned, but if you are planning to visit the major areas (Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan), the book has everything you'd need.
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Summary: American in Iran
Review: I traveled to Iran in August 2000. This book gave very helpful advice for tourist paperwork to complete as well as the sites to see. I stayed with my fiance's large family and they took me to many places in Terhan and Isfahan. Only one family member spoke English, so this book was able to give me great descriptions of the places I was visiting. I highly recommend this travel guide.
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Summary: The most enthnocentric and racist book I have read
Review: If you want an example of rasicm then this is the book for you. This book misrepresents and dehumanizes the Iranian people. I have traveled all througout Iran and many other parts of the world and could not find such warm and wonderful people. If you need something to keep the fire going on a winter night this book is for you.
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Summary: Typical Lonely Planet
Review: It started with Mr. St. Vincent, contiued with Mr Greenway and now a new gentleman has continued this trend in travel writing. This third edition to Iran is simply a mere augmentation of the second. After traveling Iran on the Second edition, a few years after its publication, its comforting that future travelers can budget and plan with up to date prices and information. However, one can travel Iran and write a new book with updated practical information, however its another thing to give an update a new outlook on the slowly changing Iran. Some places in Iran are not worth going to while some are hidden treasure troves of spectacular people and undending fulfilment. Its understandable that the author of a lonely planet guide can not give too much personal credence to places. Paul loved Kermanshaw, I hated it. Paul said a thing or two about Hamadan, he should have said a hundred, and the update doesnt change this form of writers liberty. Tehran is a fantastic city well worth spending time, as with many places, which is something I believe the authors miss. With this kind of coverage of places, a traveler has to let their intuition get the best of them. One must use the guide as what the word implies, guidence. In general it is a good book, and since it is the only proper guide available in the West, it is essential. However it misses the essence of Iran in the new mellenium. There is too much personal opinion. As well, it would be useful if information was provided for upscale travelers as well, who are merely visitng on business. Hopefuly the next edition will not only include the updated prices, but also include the updated Iran.
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Summary: Excellent Book - the only guidebook to Iran
Review: One of the few guide books for Iran. Detailed maps and info bring out the rich culture and history of the nation. Some of the information however is outdated.
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