The New Life by Orhan Pamuk

The New Life

Orhan Pamuk with Güneli Gün (Translator)

fiction challenging informative reflective slow-paced

296 pages | first published 1994

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A parable about love, literature and fanaticism. A young university student becomes obsessed with a magical book that delves into the dangerous natures of love and self. Abandoning his studies and his family, he goes with the beautiful Janan on a ...
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Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 50%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.24

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