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The Bastard of Istanbul
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Starting off with a busy scene at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Elif Shafak takes us on a journey of various lives that come to a face-slapping intersection.
This book kept me turning page after page to witness miracles of melting cultures and the evil deeds within a family.
Out of all characters I was struck by Auntie Banu, a head-scarfed fortune teller - her instincts were conveyed so realistically that I can still imagine her so vividly after so many years having read this novel.
Very well written embedding well researched facts about minorities in a melting pot in a city that bridges the West and the East 🌉.
Acknowledging that this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, I still feel that open minds will not be frightened to expose themselves to daring topics Elif Shafak elaborates in her novel.
#co-existence #humanity #dignity #women #humanrace #istanbul #bosphorus #loverules #tea ❤️
This book kept me turning page after page to witness miracles of melting cultures and the evil deeds within a family.
Out of all characters I was struck by Auntie Banu, a head-scarfed fortune teller - her instincts were conveyed so realistically that I can still imagine her so vividly after so many years having read this novel.
Very well written embedding well researched facts about minorities in a melting pot in a city that bridges the West and the East 🌉.
Acknowledging that this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, I still feel that open minds will not be frightened to expose themselves to daring topics Elif Shafak elaborates in her novel.
#co-existence #humanity #dignity #women #humanrace #istanbul #bosphorus #loverules #tea ❤️
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August 9, 2015
– Shelved
August 20, 2020
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November 30, 2020
– Shelved as:
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Jun 11, 2022 04:22AM
Terrific review Nilguen. I'm glad this made it to your favorite. 😍
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Kay wrote: "Terrific review Nilguen. I'm glad this made it to your favorite. 😍"Thank you so much, Kay! Happy Sunday :)
Love your review ( #loverules #humanity )Ok- I’ll just add the ONE MORE book to my reading list 😛
Greta wrote: "Love your review ( #loverules #humanity )Ok- I’ll just add the ONE MORE book to my reading list 😛"
:) That´s fantastic, Greta!!
Happy for you that this was a winning read, Nilguen :) xx
Lovely review, Nilguen! Shafak hasn't worked too well for me so far, but I still want to give her works a try as she covers such wonderful themes and thoughts. So glad this was a 5 star for you. 💕
Excellent review, Nilguen! 😊 I've yet to read this author but definitely intend to.
Chantel wrote: "Happy for you that this was a winning read, Nilguen :) xx"Thank you so much, Chantel!!
Rosh wrote: "Lovely review, Nilguen! Shafak hasn't worked too well for me so far, but I still want to give her works a try as she covers such wonderful themes and thoughts. So glad this was a 5 star for you. 💕"Hi Rosh, I can fully understand you. Her topics are quite controversial and very specific most of the times. Happy reading dear friend!
Excellent review, Nilguen. I've a few books by the author on my TBR but never realy read them. Thanks for sharing this lovely reminder to amend it :)
Great review, Nilguen! Glad this was such a good one for you.
