The Lion Women of Tehran vs The Silk Code: Which Should You Read?
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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 Silk Code
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‘The Silk Code had me absolutely hooked… A great storyline full of bravery, trust, love, survival, betrayal and determination.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★Based on the true story of ‘Englandspiel’, one woman must race…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Lion Women of Tehran has the widest readership — 266397 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Lion Women of Tehran | The Silk Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.5 (266397) | 4.3 (99) |
| Hardcover | 4.3 (116) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (1535) | 4.5 (113) |
Reception
| The Lion Women of Tehran | The Silk Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 266397 | 113 |
| Editions | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 416574 | 1108 |
| Reading it now | 17510 | — |
| Written reviews | 27217 | 99 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Lion Women of Tehran or The Silk Code?
The Lion Women of Tehran has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Lion Women of Tehran 4.5/5, The Silk Code 4.3/5).