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The Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat

10 reviews

sas_lk's review

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challenging dark
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Someone said this book was a trip, and yes, it was just that.

"I was conscious of a relationship between me and the pulsation of nature, between me and the profound night which had descended upon my spirit. This silence is a language which we do not understand. My head began to swim in a kind of intoxication." 


There were so many insanely beautiful I think I highlighted half of the book.
Although I not vibe with the misogyny.

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thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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rudwulf's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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colleenvb3's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0


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brandiereadsbooks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced

4.5


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bookwomble's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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biblio_creep's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

Wow, this book is a fever dream in the best way. However, it is super dark, so I would not recommend for most people. But for me, it’s in my all-time favorites. The writing is stunning, beautiful, gorgeous.

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foofymcgriddle's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced

2.0


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italo_carlvino's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

4.5


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ok7a's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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