The Blood of Flowers

Rest in peace, Grampy

The Blood of Flowers, Anita Amirrezvani, 2007, Little Brown & Co. Genre: Fiction. 368 pages. Finished 8/4/12.

Note: The chair of the LibraryQuest Editorial Board, Grampy, died unexpectedly on August 5, 2012. We dedicate this entry to Grampy's memory and mourn his passing.

LesOpinion:17th Century Iran comes alive in this tale of a young woman from a small village making her way in a bustling city. While in some ways it covers the same ground as Girls of Riyadh--arranged marriages, restrictive Islamic laws for both genders, and tragic romance--The Blood of Flowers manages these topics with art, suspense, and an enormous heart for its heroine. Oh, and we get to learn amazing details about the art of Persian rug-making.

Circumstances under which I recommend this book: You want to read a book.