480 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571326099
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 March 1990
Description
The Black Book is Orhan Pamuk's tour de force, a stunning tapestry of Middle Eastern and Islamic culture which confirmed his reputation as a writer of international stature. Richly atmospheric and Rabelaisian in scope, it is a labyrinthine novel s...
Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
reflective 46%
adventurous 38%
tense 30%
dark 23%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Death, Racial slurs, Grief480 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571326099
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 March 1990
Description
The Black Book is Orhan Pamuk's tour de force, a stunning tapestry of Middle Eastern and Islamic culture which confirmed his reputation as a writer of international stature. Richly atmospheric and Rabelaisian in scope, it is a labyrinthine novel s...
Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
reflective 46%
adventurous 38%
tense 30%
dark 23%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Death, Racial slurs, Grief