The Blood of Flowers: A Novel Audiobook

" What a strong lead character... She prevails in the end in her own way in a man's world... Love it... "

" Really a 3.5 stars. This book was blessed with interesting and well-developed subject matter and a series of very delicately written stories-within-the-story, but I found the plot arcs to be predictable and most of the characters to be extremely one-dimensional to the point of not caring what happened to any of them, narrator included. Yes, she's essentially a teenager and prone to brash decisions, but sometimes what she was doing just got ridiculous. That said, a lot of care went into this book, which gives it the higher mark. "

" Great book, fabulous narration! A definite recommend for women. "

" I enjoyed this book about 17th century carpet artistry. It combined the strength of family, the lustiness of the sigheh, the talent of color combinations and tying the knots into a comfortably flowing story. "

" Just finished this one...I couldn't put it down, but it was a little depressing. Great historical fiction though about a woman in Iran, who has a talent for rug making, who has to make her life in a man's world after her father's death. "

" enticing, luscious, otherworldly, crushing, devastating, spirit-filled, hope-infused....a beautiful story of a young artisan woman and her struggles in 17 century Iran. I read this voraciously....and with the devotion of an elderly woman saying her rosaries, or should I say, reciting the Qu'ran. "

" Good book. One of the better books I've read lately. "

" This was a stunning and beautifully written story. I can't comment on historical accuracy or anything like that, I have no idea, but it was a lovely read. "

" Beautifully written and enjoyable. A great look at pre-modern Persian culture. Makes me want a Persian rug! "

" It took a while to get into anf then even after it was still not that great. Hated the ending, felt like it left you hanging. "

" Was it just the aftermath of spending way too long on "Freedom" - I'm not too sure but I picked this book up on monday afternoon and finished it on wednesday night. It was compelling - a great story about a young female carpet designer in Persia in the 1600's. I miss it!!! "

" I enjoy this genre of story...ancient times...what a woman's life might have been life in another culture. "

" I read this book in less than 2 full days. It was one of the best books I have read. If it wasn't for book club I would never had picked it up! "

" Somewhat uneven, but a wonderful look at Iran in the middle ages and the beautiful handmade Persian rugs through the eyes of a teenage girl. "

" i really enjoyed this book, an easy read. "

" I love stories about people overcoming great hardship and this one is written with beautiful imagery and fascinating detail. Fantastic insight into 17th century Iranian society, carpet making and sexuality, from a young woman's perspective. "

" Although it's fiction, but it gave me hope. "

" I really enjoyed this book! Lots of great imagery, and an interesting story. "

" LOVE IT! Wonderful cultural references that take the reader back in time and creates a universal bond with the characters! "

" Not a bad read. I am wondering how much the attitude toward women has changed sense the 16th century. However the real message here is how women were able to survive even in an environment that I cannot even begin to relate to. "

" Really enjoyed this story. Interesting. Loved learning about rug making. "

" rather unbelievable...took place in 17th century but I found it inconsistently written. Learning about rug making in Persia was interesting but main character was not someone I could relate to. "

" This was a really good book. I would highly recommend it. I read half and listened to half with an audio book and the narrator was great. She put you right into the culture! "

" A beautifully written novel... "