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342 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143125044
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 25 February 2014
Description
Turkey’s leading female writer, Elif Shafak has won international acclaim for her lyrical blend of Eastern and Western storytelling styles. In this heartbreaking tale of love and misunderstanding, Shafak draws upon the dazzling insight, emotion, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,153 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
reflective 59%
dark 31%
challenging 29%
tense 28%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 33% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Murder, AlcoholismModerate
Suicide, Xenophobia, DeathMinor
Sexism, Infidelity, Self harm342 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143125044
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 25 February 2014
Description
Turkey’s leading female writer, Elif Shafak has won international acclaim for her lyrical blend of Eastern and Western storytelling styles. In this heartbreaking tale of love and misunderstanding, Shafak draws upon the dazzling insight, emotion, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,153 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
reflective 59%
dark 31%
challenging 29%
tense 28%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 33% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Murder, AlcoholismModerate
Suicide, Xenophobia, DeathMinor
Sexism, Infidelity, Self harm