The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk

The Museum of Innocence

Orhan Pamuk with Maureen Freely (Translator)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

560 pages | first published 2008

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It is 1975, a perfect spring in Istanbul. Kemal and Sibel, children of two prominent families, are about to become engaged. But when Kemal encounters Füsun, a beautiful shopgirl and a distant relation, he becomes enthralled. And once they violate ...
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Summary of 552 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 76%
sad 52%
challenging 29%
dark 23%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.53

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