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A review by alicegns
Bastarda Istanbulului by Elif Shafak
4.0
The only fictional interaction with Istanbul I had before was via Orhan Pamuk - [b:My Name is Red|2517|My Name is Red|Orhan Pamuk|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1374015288s/2517.jpg|2150886] was a mesmerizing experience of high caliber. While Shafak is not quite on the same level, I enjoyed this book tremendously, mostly because of the way the city takes over as a pivotal character and everything else feels a bit like props that attempt to demonstrate its majesty.
The Bastard of Istanbul brings on the feminine side of the city and is set against some of the most atrocious historical events in modern history. While I found the final twist just a bit soapy, the overall feeling was that of a stunning book.
The Bastard of Istanbul brings on the feminine side of the city and is set against some of the most atrocious historical events in modern history. While I found the final twist just a bit soapy, the overall feeling was that of a stunning book.