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I already had this checked out from the library for my ongoing reading of Turkish literature when I came across a mention of the author in The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux. I've had a great many reading coincidences lately!
It isn't surprising that this book was originally published in serial form. It has the distinct feel of sections, with repetition that would have been unnecessary if it had originally been one volume. Those repetitions were tiring to this reader, and I have the same be ...more
It isn't surprising that this book was originally published in serial form. It has the distinct feel of sections, with repetition that would have been unnecessary if it had originally been one volume. Those repetitions were tiring to this reader, and I have the same be ...more
This started very strong: poetic language, great plot about a village under suppression by an evil landlord (aga) and likeably characters. However, during the course of the novel I lost interest, as the hero (Mehmed) turns into a second-rate Robin Hood and all of the interesting bits about village life fade into the backround. Still, I liked reading the book and I learned quite some things about Turkish village life. So, three stars from me: after all, Mehmed my Hawk is considered a national tre
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