A review by lindsaytt
My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I enjoyed this book quite much despite not being able to follow/understand the history fully. I found the digressions into art history and philosophy to be crucial, appealing parts of the narrative. The writing style, using multiple povs to weave together distinct voices and frequently breaking the fourth wall, is truly unique and facilitates the storytelling greatly.