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A review by shannonkathryn
The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, and Colonisation