Shida Bazyar
SwitzerlandauthorFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Shida Bazyar is an Iranian author whose works often reflect on themes of exile, identity, and political resistance. Her novel 'The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran' spans decades of Iranian history, capturing the struggles of a family as they navigate life in a changing political landscape.
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Shida Bazyar's novel 'Die Lücken' explores the theme of lost homeland and has a good chance of winning the German Book Prize.
Shida Bazyar erzählt von der Erinnerungslosigkeit der DeutschenNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-09-23
Switzerland· 2026-09-23
Shida Bazyar is nominated for her novel 'Die Lücken'.
Deutscher Buchpreis 2026: Welche Autorinnen und Autoren sind nominiert? Die Longlist - KulturSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2026-08-11
Germany· 2026-08-11
Shida Bazyar captures the contradictions of her characters and their predicament with clarity and poise.
Looking for something to read? Here are 10 new booksThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-05-20
Australia· 2025-05-20
