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128 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847492630
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Blind Owl was written during the oppressive latter years of Reza Shah's rule (1925-1941). It was originally published in a limited edition in Bombay, during Hedayat's year-long stay there in 1937, stamped with not for sale or publication in Ir...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,206 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
mysterious 55%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
sad 26%
emotional 19%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Drug useMinor
Death of parent, Pregnancy, Miscarriage
128 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847492630
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Blind Owl was written during the oppressive latter years of Reza Shah's rule (1925-1941). It was originally published in a limited edition in Bombay, during Hedayat's year-long stay there in 1937, stamped with not for sale or publication in Ir...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,206 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
mysterious 55%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
sad 26%
emotional 19%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Drug useMinor
Death of parent, Pregnancy, Miscarriage