Walking on the Ceiling by Ayşegül Savaş

Walking on the Ceiling

Ayşegül Savaş

224 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A mesmerizing novel set in Paris and a changing Istanbul, about a young Turkish woman grappling with her past and her complicated relationship with a famous British writer. After her mother's death, Nunu moves from Istanbul to a small apartment...

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Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
sad 54%
emotional 45%
mysterious 8%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.53

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