The Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat

The Blind Owl

Sadegh Hedayat with D.P. Costello (Translator)

148 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 623 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
challenging 64%
mysterious 44%
reflective 42%
tense 33%
sad 26%
emotional 24%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 36%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | N/A: 11% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.81

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