kienie's review against another edition
4.0
I would have benefited from knowing at least something about the Shah, because I'm assuming at least some of the event are historical. Though maybe I shouldn't.
The stories are condensed, but in a way that still leaves them with rhythm instead of just rushing through. It's not perfect, as in some places it feels like a summary instead of a retelling. And the ending feels very abrupt.
Still, it made me want to read the original epic.
The stories are condensed, but in a way that still leaves them with rhythm instead of just rushing through. It's not perfect, as in some places it feels like a summary instead of a retelling. And the ending feels very abrupt.
Still, it made me want to read the original epic.
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