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The Bastard of Istanbul

Elif Shafak

Why we're reading this: Set in Istanbul and dealing with the relationship presently and historically between Turks and Armenians
[close] Set in Istanbul and dealing with the relationship presently and historically between Turks and Armenians

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Jan 01, 2025 Isabel Jazmín rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Me gustó mucho cómo se van presentando los puntos de vista de tal manera que el lector puede formarse su propia opinión acerca de este conflicto entre turcos y armenios, específicamente desde el momento actual, en el que los involucrados ya no participaron directamente pero sí viven con las consecuencias.

Cada una de las tías es un personaje entrañable, además de por sus propias características, por la manera en que se relacionan con las chicas, tanto con Asya como con Amy. En algún momento pensé ...more

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Apr 29, 2020 Anastasia rated it it was ok

Shelves: historical, racial-ethnic-experiences, fiction, womens-issues, 2020

It was hard to enjoy this book because I really didn’t like or respect most of the main characters, especially Asya and Rose. Many parts felt unimportant and dragged out the story unnecessarily—all the scenes at Cafe Kundera, for example, as well as the hooligans hanging out of the car during the hearse ride home.

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