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A review by pagesintranslation
Medusa of the Roses by Navid Sinaki
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is an incredibly moving, heartbreaking story of what lovers will do for each other. Poetic and yet incredibly raw, this story of queer love and pain in Tehran is a captivating read.
Two Iranian men, deeply in love, nurture their relationship from childhood into adulthood, discovering their sexualities and deepening their bond over their lives. The mystery that unfolds after one of the men is attacked when on a rendezvous with another man is compelling and incredibly well paced.
The ending left me speechless, and the language - more than once - left me winded.
I would definitely advise readers to carefully consider the trigger warnings before they read, but this is a story I will recommend to many.
Thank you to the publisher for providing this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ❤️
Two Iranian men, deeply in love, nurture their relationship from childhood into adulthood, discovering their sexualities and deepening their bond over their lives. The mystery that unfolds after one of the men is attacked when on a rendezvous with another man is compelling and incredibly well paced.
The ending left me speechless, and the language - more than once - left me winded.
I would definitely advise readers to carefully consider the trigger warnings before they read, but this is a story I will recommend to many.
Thank you to the publisher for providing this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit