Women Without  Men: A Novel Of Modern Iran by Shahrnush Parsipur

Women Without Men: A Novel Of Modern Iran

Shahrnush Parsipur with Kamran Talattof, Jocelyn Sharlet

179 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction feminism literary magical realism
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"Using the techniques of both the fabulist and the polemicist, Parsipur continues her protest against traditional Persian gender relations in this charming, powerful novella."-Publishers Weekly A modern literary masterpiece, Women Without Men crea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
funny 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.5

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