A review by buer
I Am My Country: And Other Stories by Kenan Orhan

challenging dark hopeful lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I am My Country  is a collection of short stories featuring heavy doses of magical realism set against a backdrop of war-torn Turkey. 

Kenan Orhan is an imaginative writer with a gift for beautiful, philosophical turns of phrase. The pacing is very slow. I enjoyed every story but found that one was enough to tide me over for quite some time whenever I was reading.