Bookmaniac70's review
The Ottoman Cage: A Novel of Istanbul
by Barbara Nadel
Bookmaniac70's review
The Ottoman Cage: A Novel of Istanbul by Barbara Nadel
Bookmaniac70's review
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I just love Barbara Nadel`s books. She builds always an intriguing plot- a mystery riddle,almost impossible to solve but of course,not for the talented officers from the Istanbul police.
This is the second book of Cetin Ikmen series. As I have read almost all books,I love to see the characters in development. Along with the crimes they solve,we get a glimpse of their personal lives and stories which evolve with the time. So the reader gets the feeling that those characters are people familiar to him.
The writing is excellent,the plot development-masterly. Last but not least,there is one constant character in each novel,and that is Istanbul- the enormous,mysterious city,of which the writer is obviously very fond. There is always a nice piece of history and a glimpse into ancient Turkish society and traditions which gives the plot a rich background.
This is the second book of Cetin Ikmen series. As I have read almost all books,I love to see the characters in development. Along with the crimes they solve,we get a glimpse of their personal lives and stories which evolve with the time. So the reader gets the feeling that those characters are people familiar to him.
The writing is excellent,the plot development-masterly. Last but not least,there is one constant character in each novel,and that is Istanbul- the enormous,mysterious city,of which the writer is obviously very fond. There is always a nice piece of history and a glimpse into ancient Turkish society and traditions which gives the plot a rich background.