A review by nancywk
Last Letter From Istanbul by Lucy Foley

reflective sad slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

Fascinating to learn about the Allied occupation of Istanbul after WW1. Beautifully written story. It is not going to appeal to everyone. There is very little plot, it's told from the perspective of 5 different characters, and it's slow-moving.  I found all of those features appealing but if you are looking for a fast paced steamy forbidden love story this is not the book for you. If you want a sense of place Lucy Foley does an amazing job of bringing Istanbul to life. War changes people, often in hidden ways, this too is revealed slowly in the story.