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Set in Turkey and England, a gripping multi-generational saga about an "honor killing," told in series of flashbacks by different members of the Kurdish-Turkish family. A timely and important topic, but, unfortunately, some plot twists and turns made the story feel a bit contrived and the ending unsatisfactory. Still, I was intrigued by many of the characters, and how their motives and actions were so much more complex than what I first anticipated. 3.5 stars.
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First Elif Shafak book--really enjoyed it overall. This has been a read-aloud book, or what I call a Cook audiobook. We've taken too long to read it, but it was quite a read. Some sad, tough happenings & family life, but engaging & interesting throughout.
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Closer to 4.5 stars. Read the last 110 pages in a day!
Flat writing but wonderful structure and plot.
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