efsun's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
latifab's review against another edition
4.0
Elif is one of the best storytellers, knowing how to combine cultural insights and myths into an intense resonating story. Elaborating the cross-generational ethnic and cultural debates, values and nonsense traditions, and how negatively or positively influential they can be.
Great character development esp. of Asya's and her mother, each character is fascinating and has a dimensional depth/ wisdom.
Although I finished the book almost a month ago, I still recall some dialogues between Asya, her friends, her mother & Armanoush.
Great character development esp. of Asya's and her mother, each character is fascinating and has a dimensional depth/ wisdom.
Although I finished the book almost a month ago, I still recall some dialogues between Asya, her friends, her mother & Armanoush.
andie_c's review against another edition
4.0
Es un buen libro, con personajes sólidamente construidos, especialmente los femeninos. Amo la descripción de la comida turca porque podía visualizarla, saborearla y extrañarla, además que influye en la historia. Tiene momentos lentos que baja el ritmo pero tiene su razón de ser en la historia.
valentinalai's review against another edition
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kiranh's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
itsmel_hi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
stevenkingsplymouthfury's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
elliefufu's review against another edition
4.0
Great book! I loved this story and the intertwining of all the characters in different locations. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was I thought the author didn't finish the storyline of the Internet chat group. It was annoying and should have been left out if it wasn't going to be concluded. All in all great book.
shanviolinlove's review against another edition
4.0
This September I'll be flying to Mugla, Turkey, for a 10-month Fulbright, and I was eager to enter the discourse of Turkish literature, particularly the production of its women authors. Elif Shafak's name has circulated enough to catch my attention, and this novel's intriguing dichotomy of Turkish and American relations, had me bring this novel home from the bookstore.
A celebration of the economics of globalization, the two teenage girls present opposing sides -- one inflamed and one indifferent -- to the Armenian genocide. While Shafak's dialogue is, at times, a bit contrite, and though she often points with exaggeration to the "Moral" of the story, the beautiful diction she employs has created in this novel a sense of poetry and reflection that makes this a well thought-out story representing a Polaroid-in-words shot of a Turkish family.
A celebration of the economics of globalization, the two teenage girls present opposing sides -- one inflamed and one indifferent -- to the Armenian genocide. While Shafak's dialogue is, at times, a bit contrite, and though she often points with exaggeration to the "Moral" of the story, the beautiful diction she employs has created in this novel a sense of poetry and reflection that makes this a well thought-out story representing a Polaroid-in-words shot of a Turkish family.