The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer

The Septembers of Shiraz

Dalia Sofer

340 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Tehran during the aftermath of the 1979 revolution, Dalia Sofer's The Septembers of Shiraz follows the Amin family as they cope with the father's false imprisonment for being a spy, watch their formerly peaceful world collapse, and flee the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

tense 85%
dark 71%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
challenging 57%
informative 42%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.7

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