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# Equal of the Sun: A Novel

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## Customer Reviews

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    An intriguing tale of 16th century Iran
  

*by E***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2012*

I picked up this book after enjoying Amirrezvani's first novel, The Blood of Flowers. This one turns from the lives of regular people to those of royalty, which tend to interest me less (weird, I know), but still proves to be a compelling read.This is the story of Princess Pari Khan Khanoom Safavi, told through the eyes of Javaher, a eunuch in her service. Pari has long been an adviser to her father, the Shah, and when he dies, she's neck-deep in intrigue: trying to put the brother she prefers on the throne, but more fundamentally, trying to rule Iran herself. Meanwhile, she and Javaher come to trust and respect one another, and Javaher searches for the man who murdered his father many years before. As a eunuch, Javaher has access to both the harem and the outside world, giving readers a full picture of the times.I wasn't sure about the characters at first, but Amirrezvani does a good job with the two principals. Books about female historical figures have a tendency both to whitewash them to the point of bland sainthood and to "feminize" them by focusing on their insecurities and their love lives, and I was glad to see nothing like that here. Pari is arrogant, ambitious, and focused; she seems entirely capable of running a government, but is also far from perfect. She's a product of her culture but has learned to work around it, for instance, by holding political meetings from behind a lattice (so unrelated males won't see her). Meanwhile, Javaher also turns out to be an interesting character; you don't see many fictional eunuchs in lead roles, and his relationships with women are unusual and add an extra layer to the story.It's important to note, though, that ultimately these characters are courtiers/politicians, and that this book is as much about the politics as it is about the people. Many of the characters' interactions are quite formal, and minor characters often remain enigmatic. This book does an excellent job with the drama of deadly court politics and with bringing its setting to life, and I'd expect those who love reading about royalty but are tired of England to gobble it up. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who loves the "historical" aspect of historical fiction or enjoys political intrigue. But I'm less certain about how well more literary-minded readers will like it; the characters can feel distant at times, and the writing style is adequate but falls short of elegant. Amirrezvani seems to be going for accessibility in Javaher's voice and the dialogue, which ring a bit modern in style, but not anachronistically so.Finally, a warning to readers: there's a character list at the front of the book, but those sensitive to spoilers may prefer to avoid it, since it lists rulers and the dates of their reigns. All the names and affiliations can be a bit complicated at first, but I could generally follow events without reference to the list.In the end, this is an enjoyable and interesting historical drama, covering a fascinating time period. I wish there was more historical fiction available in English about the Middle East and hope Amirrezvani continues to write books like this in the future!

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    An eye-opener!
  

*by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2014*

The best thing about this book is that the author weaves her tale without burdening you with the weight of the research that she put into her subject. This is not your common "historical fiction" that is borne of the mere imaginings of women who allow the realities of their modern world to seep through their literary meanderings. It is based on scholarly research and Ms. Amirrezvani's disciplined creative process allows you to immerse yourself in exotic Persia with absolutely no anachronistic distractions.Equal Of The Sun effortlessly transported me behind the harem screens and into the world of the politically powerful eunuchs. It is amazing how Ms. Amirrezvani very credibly recreated the words and deeds of a Persian princess who is only indirectly referred to in that country's written history. And what is even more amazing is the amount of power that favored women actually wield in that milieu, all fueled of course by a mother's instinct to preserve her progeny.I have no scholarly pretensions. I am a mere reader who likes to lose herself in a book once in a while. But in The Equal Of The Sun, I feel I have uncovered a gem and I just have to keep digging around the same place to uncover more of the treasure. So, on to my next Amirrezvani volume!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Very Good
  

*by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019*

This historical fiction book is loosely based on a real princess in Iran. I enjoyed the book so much. I really felt the "exoticness", if you will, of being set in a different country and time. The descriptions of everything make it very easy to picture it in your mind. Beautiful writing. I loved the two main characters and cared about what happened to them.

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