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148 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802131805
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 October 2010
Description
Considered the most important work of modern Iranian literature, The Blind Owl is a haunting tale of loss and spiritual degradation. Replete with potent symbolism and terrifying surrealistic imagery, Sadegh Hedayat's masterpice details a young man...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,183 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
mysterious 54%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
sad 27%
emotional 20%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Drug useMinor
Miscarriage, Death of parent, Pregnancy148 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802131805
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 October 2010
Description
Considered the most important work of modern Iranian literature, The Blind Owl is a haunting tale of loss and spiritual degradation. Replete with potent symbolism and terrifying surrealistic imagery, Sadegh Hedayat's masterpice details a young man...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,183 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
mysterious 54%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
sad 27%
emotional 20%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Drug useMinor
Miscarriage, Death of parent, Pregnancy