the story of a young peasant girl in 1620s persia who makes her own way instead of relying on a man was compelling. although i didn't truly connect with any of the characters (in fact, the girl remains nameless) and most of them were quite faceless, i found the study of that time to be fascinating, ...
The combination of great historical fiction and excellent narration make this book a sure fire hit. Although I listened to this book many months ago, I can still hear the narrator's voice. Powerful story - perfect for a bookclub or even a mother/daughter (high school and older) read.
3.5 stars The Blood of flowers is a historical fiction novel and a love story, which is set in 17th century Iran. As a lover of historical fiction I was really looking forward to this novel.The Blood of Flowers is a really enjoyable novel about a young woman and only child whose gift as a rug de...
You don’t encounter many books set in the pre-20th-century Muslim world. (At least, not if you don’t know any Middle Eastern languages, you don’t.) Which is really a shame for those of us who like to learn about the world via historical fiction. So I was excited to discover this book, and happier st...
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