Equal of the Sun by Anita Amirrezvani

Equal of the Sun

Anita Amirrezvani

431 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced
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Iran in 1576 is a place of wealth and dazzling beauty. But when the Shah dies without having named an heir, the court is thrown into tumult. Princess Pari, the Shah’s daughter and protégée, knows more about the inner workings of the state than alm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

informative 54%
emotional 45%
reflective 45%
sad 45%
adventurous 36%
dark 27%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.55

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