A review by sammythearm
The Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat

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

1.5

What a let down. A book advertised as Iranian literary genius was really just about an incel sort of man killing his wife. Interesting writing but such a boring and unnecessary plot.