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The Blood of Flowers
The Blood of Flowers: A Novel | Anita Amirrezvani
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In 17th-century Persia, a 14-year-old woman believes she will be married within the year. But when her beloved father dies, she and her mother find themselves alone and without a dowry. With nowhere else to go, they are forced to sell the brilliant turquoise rug the young woman has woven to pay for their journey to Isfahan, where they will work as servants for her uncle, a rich rug designer in the court of the legendary Shah Abbas the Great. Despite her lowly station, the young woman blossoms as a brilliant designer of carpets, a rarity in a craft dominated by men. But while her talent flourishes, her prospects for a happy marriage grow dim. Forced into a secret marriage to a wealthy man, the young woman finds herself faced with a daunting decision: forsake her own dignity, or risk everything she has in an effort to create a new life. "Anita Amirrezvani has written a sensuous and transporting first novel filled with the colors, tastes and fragrances of life in seventeenth-century Isfahan...Amirrezvani clearly knows and loves the ways of old Iran, and brings them to life with the cadences of a skilled story-spinner." -- Geraldine Brooks, author of March "An engrossing, enthralling tale of a girl's quest for self-determination in the fascinating other world that was seventeenth-century Iran." -- Emma Donoghue, author of Touchy Subjects and Life Mask
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ChaoticMissAdventures
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This one started of Rocky for me. The sentences are a bit stilted, but in the end I was invested. I liked the way the fables were woven (😉) into the story. And how things were not as predictable as other similar stories.

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ChaoticMissAdventures
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This one started of Rocky for me. The sentences are a bit stilted, but in the end I was invested. I liked the way the fables were woven (😉) into the story. And how things were not as predictable as other similar stories.

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ChaoticMissAdventures
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#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

"In the spring of the year I was supposed to get married, a comet launched itself over the skies of my village"

Great first line.

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ChaoticMissAdventures
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This one is a slow start, hoping I can fall into the rhythm.

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Me.Im.Gu
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This is a wonderful book that actually takes you into another world. Amirrezvani almost takes you on a tour of historic Isfahan, whilst telling a commingled of age story of a girl whose family meets a tragic fate. I could feel the desperation that the main character faced and the strength that she had to over come her obstacles are motivational. The story is also weaved in the artistry of carpet making, and the magic that goes into it.

rather_be_reading welcome to litsy 📚☕📚 @LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
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executivespooky
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Picture is unrelated, but makes me laugh 💖

This book was pretty good. The pace felt kinda slow at times, but the flow was pretty good and didn't feel like it dragged or was rushed. The unnamed protagonist is dynamic and grows throughout the story. She's strong, but flawed and not so perfect that she's not believable.
Also, I'll say it again: the narrator is perfection and I could listen to her rasp forever.

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executivespooky
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Can't remember where I got this recommendation, but it looks really good! I love the narrator, her voice is perfect.

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NenaB
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Starting this today...in the mood for some #historical fiction #love story #“Once there was a girl who could make glorious carpets from wool tinted with the essence of orange safflowers and pomegranates…”.

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rmaclean4
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Set in Isfahan Persia in the 17th century, this novel intearweaves the story of a young female carpet designer with traditional Iranian folk tales. I found the settling compelling and the main story line engaging. Not sure that the interweaving fables always worked in the novel. I am curious to read more from this author. 3 🌟

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rmaclean4
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Started this one today and am already enjoying the 17th century city in Iran/Pursia. Some days you just need to get far away from your everyday world.

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“A white veil hid everything but her eyes, and a scarf lined with seed pearls covered her hair. Her almond eyes were lined with kohl: she was ready for battle.” #fierce #Femme

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Parvez
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The Blood of Flowers" is the story of an Iranian girl n the 17th century who has always loved making carpets. This novel is styled so that every chapter is told in first person by the girl and finishes with a Middle Eastern fable. The concept of the temporary marriage-and Iranian tradition that still exists today is also fascinating. The plot is fascinating, the historical detail amazing and the characters very whole.

Reggie This sounds great. Stacked. 6y
Sace Oh wow! Stacked! 6y
overtheedge Really enjoyed this one!! So good! 6y
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jouleian
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was beautifully written, very engaging, and leaves you wanting more. And that's the problem the ending leaves you wanting more. And I'm not sure if I'm impressed or pissed off about it. I had this as an audiobook and the narrator was phenomenal. I do recommend this book. But pay close attention bc it isn't so much about the storylines as it is the morals of them.

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jouleian
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I picked this book on a whim and holy$hit it's amazing. 🤩🤩🤩

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PJPeski
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A lot of great audiobooks are on sale this week on Libro.fm/theBookloft including this one! You can listen to audiobooks and support independent bookstores at the same time!

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Jolynne
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The author portrayed a vivid and extremely colorful look at 17th century Iran.

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BookishFeminist
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Thank you so much @downtherabbithole! The journal and wooden bookmark you got me are BEAUTIFUL!! I love the coloring bookmarks, banned books mug, and Harry Potter pop figure too! And all three of these books are on my TBR. 😀 Super excited to use this stuff now and start keeping a reading journal!

#summersantagoespostal #summersolsticebookexchange

CouronneDhiver Sweet! 7y
Nerdfins I have that journal! It's soooo pretty. 7y
downtherabbithole 😁😁😁😁 I'm so happy you like everything. I've read all 3 of those books, and I love them. So I hope you enjoy them too!!! 7y
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nevernotreading I have that journal too! Such a trial to wait to use it until the current one is full! 7y
BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
Bellajo That book bag speaks the truth! 👍🏽 7y
bugi aaaaaa 7y
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Reecaspieces
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My morning walk spot. My driveway. #outside #riotgrams. I walk and listen #audible

Karkar Very beautiful 🌲🌳I love big tall trees! 8y
Josie Omg that's beautiful! Adore the trees. 8y
Reecaspieces @Karkar @Josie thank you...the only drawback....over an hour to the nearest bookstore! 8y
MemoirsForMe Gorgeous! 😍👍🏻 8y
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downtherabbithole
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Overall the story is brilliantly told and the descriptions are beautifully detailed. As the reader, I was able to visualize everything and everyone. And found myself looking for time to read the next few pages and chapters. I wanted to know everything that was happening. And the feelings the author described I was able to feel: the happiness, sadness, loneliness. This was a piece of brilliant writing.

MrBook Great review! Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay, I think you'll like it here 😎👍🏻. 8y
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