Kara Kitap by Orhan Pamuk

Kara Kitap

Orhan Pamuk

423 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

An Istanbul lawyer goes in search of his missing wife and her half-brother who is a revolutionary journalist. A philosophical novel on the state of Turkey, including political oppression, pollution, Muslem fundamentalism and "Dallas.".

Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

challenging 84%
mysterious 61%
reflective 46%
adventurous 38%
tense 30%
dark 23%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 100%

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

3.68

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