A review by catalyst226
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This story begins with the death of our main character and the smells associated with her memories as her brain loses function after her heart stops. These memories tie in to her friendships which fill out the remainder of the story. This author has an incredibly emotionally evocative style and brings the setting of Istanbul to the forefront of her storytelling. If you're up for a darker read (again, reread how I said the book starts ...), I highly recommend checking this out!
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