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sed's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rachelalittle's review against another edition
4.0
Read this for the Around the World Reading Challenge for the month: Iran. New to me to read an Iranian piece of literature (and a controversial one, so the cover tells us) and I hope it's not my last from the country.
I actually really enjoyed this slow work. It forces you to face questions about "getting away from it all" and what kind of person you would be if no one was watching. I will be thinking about the ending for a while, wondering what exactly it is supposed to communicate. Someone else needs to read this so I can hear their opinion. :)
I can see myself returning to this one some day, especially considering how slim it is (172pp).
I actually really enjoyed this slow work. It forces you to face questions about "getting away from it all" and what kind of person you would be if no one was watching. I will be thinking about the ending for a while, wondering what exactly it is supposed to communicate. Someone else needs to read this so I can hear their opinion. :)
I can see myself returning to this one some day, especially considering how slim it is (172pp).
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