In the Shadow of the Yalı by Suat Derviş

In the Shadow of the Yalı

Suat Derviş with Maureen Freely (Translator)

336 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in a changing Istanbul, this rediscovered 1940s classic from a pioneering Turkish author tells the story of a forbidden love and its consequences.Raised by her grandmother in one of the famed yalıs, elegant yet crumbling, that line the Bosphor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
sad 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.06

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