Daughters of the Sun and Moon vs The Lion Women of Tehran: Which Should You Read?
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Daughters of the Sun and Moon
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A New York Times bestseller! From beloved bestselling author Lisa See, the story of three Chinese women whose unexpected friendship helps them survive and, despite the odds, thrive, in the turmoil of post–Civil War Los…
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The Lion Women of Tehran
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali, this perfect book club read is “evocative...and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Lion Women of Tehran highest: The Lion Women of Tehran 4.5 · Daughters of the Sun and Moon 4.2.
- The Lion Women of Tehran has the widest readership — 266397 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Daughters of the Sun and Moon | The Lion Women of Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (12611) | 4.5 (266397) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (7) | 4.3 (116) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (273) | 4.5 (1535) |
Reception
| Daughters of the Sun and Moon | The Lion Women of Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 12611 | 266397 |
| Editions | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 416574 |
| Reading it now | — | 17510 |
| Written reviews | — | 27217 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Daughters of the Sun and Moon or The Lion Women of Tehran?
The Lion Women of Tehran has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Lion Women of Tehran 4.5/5, Daughters of the Sun and Moon 4.2/5).