THE BLOOD OF FLOWERS

There is no better narrator for this exotic story than Aghdashloo, whose gorgeously accented English and mellifluous timbre match the novel's lush language and style. Set in seventeenth-century Persia and filled with drama and poetic description, THE BLOOD OF FLOWERS will attract a variety of listeners who will be enchanted by Aghdashloo's performance. Listeners who crave a work of historical fiction or an inspirational story of an individual crafting her own independent life will appreciate this fascinating work. Aghdashloo's smooth tones inspire close listening to the author's prose. Those who are so inspired will appreciate the text for its imagery and beauty, as well its intriguing family saga. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 07/ JAN 08]