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288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An critically-acclaimed Iranian author makes his American literary debut with this powerful and harrowing psychological portrait of modern Iran—an unprecedented and urgent work of fiction with echoes of The Stranger, 1984, and The Orphan Master’s ...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
tense 58%
sad 52%
reflective 47%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, VomitModerate
Grief, Police brutality, Car accidentMinor
War288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An critically-acclaimed Iranian author makes his American literary debut with this powerful and harrowing psychological portrait of modern Iran—an unprecedented and urgent work of fiction with echoes of The Stranger, 1984, and The Orphan Master’s ...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
tense 58%
sad 52%
reflective 47%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, VomitModerate
Grief, Police brutality, Car accidentMinor
War