Description
On the parched outskirts of Istanbul, a master well digger and his young apprentice embark on a grueling search for water, forging an unlikely paternal bond amidst the relentless heat. As their shared labor deepens, the boy, whose own father vanished due to political dissent, finds himself increasingly drawn to a captivating red-haired actress from a traveling theater troupe. This alluring encounter, however, leads to a tragic accident, prompting the boy's flight and a lifelong quest for truth. Years later, he must confront his past to uncover the mystery of the woman and the events that irrevocably shaped his life, exploring themes of family, tradition, and the clash between East and West.
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2017
253 pages
ISBN: 9780451494429
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Translation
From: tur
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Red-haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk.