Aria by Nazanine Hozar

448 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Aria by Nazanine Hozar is a poignant and provocative novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, particularly those interested in the complexities of Iranian culture, the struggles of women's lives, and the transformative power of love and resilience in the face of revolution and social change.

Description

Aria is a girl who doesn't belong, left as a foundling in an alleyway in a poor district of Tehran on a winter's night in the early 1950s. She is found by a young man working for the army and, over the next twenty-five years, through her childhood...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 551 reviews

Moods

emotional: 73%

sad: 62%

reflective: 50%

dark: 41%

challenging: 40%

informative: 34%

tense: 32%

adventurous: 14%

mysterious: 12%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 4%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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