jk_will's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
cprice0922's review against another edition
5.0
What a story.
This is probably not a book I would typically pick up but I am so glad I did. This was story of an independent, strong willed woman living in a country and a time when being those things was practically impossible. This was such well written and engaging story.
This is probably not a book I would typically pick up but I am so glad I did. This was story of an independent, strong willed woman living in a country and a time when being those things was practically impossible. This was such well written and engaging story.
samhitha_reading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mayames's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
alexniehans's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
maggie56's review against another edition
5.0
Had received this book in my Christmas box from my book club; had been reading a sci-fi and needed something to read on the side. I chose this book; but never did I think
itsmekelly00's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended by Andrea. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__SSong%20of%20a%20captive%20bird%20darznik__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
debbiecuddy's review against another edition
4.0
Summer Bingo-Author from a country you've never visited
This work of historical fiction, told in the first person, tells the story of the life of Forugh Farrokhzad, an Iranian poet and feminist. I had never heard of Forugh and found it fascinating to read about her life and work in 1950s-1960s Iran. I also enjoyed learning about Persian culture and Iranian history. The translations of her poetry that were woven throughout the story gave me a deeper understanding of Forugh and what she was trying to say about the hardships women faced then and even to this day.
This work of historical fiction, told in the first person, tells the story of the life of Forugh Farrokhzad, an Iranian poet and feminist. I had never heard of Forugh and found it fascinating to read about her life and work in 1950s-1960s Iran. I also enjoyed learning about Persian culture and Iranian history. The translations of her poetry that were woven throughout the story gave me a deeper understanding of Forugh and what she was trying to say about the hardships women faced then and even to this day.
erisouls's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0