worldlibraries's review against another edition
3.0
I read this entire book thinking that what I was reading was a novel with a plotline made up out of thin air. I had no idea that it was a book based on the life of a real person: Aylin Radomisli Cates.
Wow! What a life. This woman lived five lifetimes in one. According to this book, her lifestyle and beliefs were very much outside of Turkish norms. The unanswered mystery is how and why she was so different - in a culture that places such a high value on conformity.
I think this woman's life deserves a real, researched biography with footnotes.
Wow! What a life. This woman lived five lifetimes in one. According to this book, her lifestyle and beliefs were very much outside of Turkish norms. The unanswered mystery is how and why she was so different - in a culture that places such a high value on conformity.
I think this woman's life deserves a real, researched biography with footnotes.
jnikolova's review against another edition
1.0
Aylin açgözlü bir orospudur. Herkes onu seviyor. Ama NİYE?
Bu kitabı hiç beğenmedim. Biografik bir kitap okumak istemiyordum, bu kitabın tamamen başka bir tür olacağını sanıyordum. Hayal kırıklığına uğradım.
Bu kitabı hiç beğenmedim. Biografik bir kitap okumak istemiyordum, bu kitabın tamamen başka bir tür olacağını sanıyordum. Hayal kırıklığına uğradım.
scissorhands's review against another edition
4.0
yazarla tanış olmaq üçün oxuduğum bir kitab,adını daha öncə heç eşitmədiyim bir qadın. hər kəsə nəsib olmayacaq şəkildə dolu-dolu yaşanmış,maraqlı və sürükləyici bir həyat hekayəsi.
wilderead's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
3.5
My mom gifted me this book for my birthday and, fortunetely, I finally read it! I loved the writing style and I found the story interesting. The ending got me contemplating and breathtaken!
jessicabeckett's review against another edition
4.0
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As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.
"No one actually listens. People have to find happiness through their own trials and errors."
Aylin, at times, may be a bit difficult to follow–this is something you must know right off the bat. I don’t want you to misunderstand me, though, because while it isn’t the easiest thing to follow it is still a wonderful read. It’s beautifully written but it is not a novel that you can fully appreciate unless you are focused.
I don’t even have to say this next bit, but I will just to make my point: Aylin is not going to be for everyone. If you cannot devout your time to such a story, if you have a bit of difficulty following along, this novel will not connect with you.
But if you are up to it, this novel will be just what you are looking for–I knew within the first few chapters that the story was special.
Be prepared to get lost in its words, be prepared to take your time and embrace the story as it unfolds and most importantly you must be sure to let it get into its groove. Ayşe Kulin is a phenomenal voice in literature and that is what makes the story intimate and vivid.
Continued @ BOOKEDJ.
As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.
"No one actually listens. People have to find happiness through their own trials and errors."
Aylin, at times, may be a bit difficult to follow–this is something you must know right off the bat. I don’t want you to misunderstand me, though, because while it isn’t the easiest thing to follow it is still a wonderful read. It’s beautifully written but it is not a novel that you can fully appreciate unless you are focused.
I don’t even have to say this next bit, but I will just to make my point: Aylin is not going to be for everyone. If you cannot devout your time to such a story, if you have a bit of difficulty following along, this novel will not connect with you.
But if you are up to it, this novel will be just what you are looking for–I knew within the first few chapters that the story was special.
Be prepared to get lost in its words, be prepared to take your time and embrace the story as it unfolds and most importantly you must be sure to let it get into its groove. Ayşe Kulin is a phenomenal voice in literature and that is what makes the story intimate and vivid.
Continued @ BOOKEDJ.
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