146 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802144287
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 October 2010
Description
Considered the most important work of modern Iranian literature, The Blind Owl is a haunting tale of loss and spiritual degradation. Replete with potent symbolism and terrifying surrealistic imagery, Sadegh Hedayat's masterpice details a young man...
Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
reflective 43%
mysterious 42%
tense 32%
sad 25%
emotional 24%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | N/A: 10% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Addiction, DeathModerate
Murder, Drug use, IncestMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content
146 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802144287
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 October 2010
Description
Considered the most important work of modern Iranian literature, The Blind Owl is a haunting tale of loss and spiritual degradation. Replete with potent symbolism and terrifying surrealistic imagery, Sadegh Hedayat's masterpice details a young man...
Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
reflective 43%
mysterious 42%
tense 32%
sad 25%
emotional 24%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | N/A: 10% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Addiction, DeathModerate
Murder, Drug use, IncestMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content